The Three Pure Ones' Disciples Compete, Recruiting Widely—Thus the Dao Sect and Profound School Began!

Kunlun Mountain, Qilin Cliff.

To assess the cultivation of their three Personal Disciples, the Three Pure Ones had them compete on the spot.

Since Lin Zhu's cultivation was higher, Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du were asked to join forces against him.

All three were eager to fight, and none of them held back from the moment they made their moves.

Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du wanted to distinguish themselves before their masters. Knowing Lin Zhu's cultivation was profound, they gave it their all.

Lin Zhu, however, far surpassed the two in both combat experience and cultivation, so he remained remarkably calm.

He only defended and never attacked. No matter how the two assaulted him, they could not pose the slightest threat to him.

How could the Three Saints fail to see through the situation among the three?

The Three Pure Ones all saw that Lin Zhu was deliberately going easy on them.

At the same time, they understood that Lin Zhu's strength far exceeded that of Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du.

Taishang Laojun had no particular thoughts on the matter. The Great Dao he followed was one of governing through inaction.

But Yuanshi Tianzun, who had always been competitive, felt rather displeased.

He had searched for countless ages before finding Guang Chengzi, such an excellent prospect with both fine origins and talent.

Yet Lin Zhu was superior to Guang Chengzi in every aspect.

What kind of fortune had Tongtian Sect Leader encountered to take in such an outstanding disciple?

It was not that Guang Chengzi was lacking. Lin Zhu was simply too exceptional.

Tongtian Sect Leader, on the other hand, revealed a smile.

Lin Zhu knew his limits. His cultivation and combat experience were both exceedingly profound, and he deliberately yielded to his two junior brothers, advancing and retreating with perfect restraint.

Not only was his talent impeccable, but so was his conduct.

Tongtian Sect Leader stroked his chin. The more he looked at his Senior Disciple, the more pleasing he found him.

When the Three Pure Ones saw that Lin Zhu and the others had fought for quite some time without a result, they decided to stop them.

After all, there was no point in continuing.

"Enough," Yuanshi Tianzun called. "Let today's match end here."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du immediately stopped and stepped forward to pay their respects to the Three Saints.

Taishang Laojun nodded slightly and praised them generously. "It seems your cultivation and travels during this time have not been in vain. You have gained much."

Tongtian Sect Leader also said, "Indeed. Your progress has been astonishing. Your future achievements will be limitless."

After hesitating briefly, Yuanshi Tianzun also praised the three, though there was a strange look in his eyes.

Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du hurriedly thanked the Three Saints.

However, Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du understood the gap between themselves and Lin Zhu. They now regarded this senior brother with even greater respect and awe.

Next, based on the three's performance, the Three Pure Ones began imparting teachings to them separately, addressing their shortcomings.

Seeing that Lin Zhu possessed outstanding talent and had performed exceptionally, with almost nothing to criticize, Tongtian Sect Leader taught him a sword Dao method.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Zhu said, "Master, this disciple has already comprehended some essentials of the sword Dao, but I am not yet proficient in them. I hope Master will offer guidance."

Essentials of the sword Dao?

Tongtian Sect Leader's eyelids twitched slightly. He had never expected Lin Zhu to comprehend the essentials of the sword Dao on his own!

The essentials of the sword Dao embodied the culmination of sword Dao and were profoundly mysterious.

Even he himself had only comprehended them after cultivating the sword Dao for countless years.

Yet Lin Zhu had actually comprehended the essentials of the sword Dao by himself.

He had realized such profound sword Dao intent while still in the Golden Immortal Realm... His comprehension was astonishing!

Even he, a Saint, could not help but feel somewhat envious of such talent.

Tongtian Sect Leader sighed inwardly. He had truly taken in a fine disciple.

Then Tongtian Sect Leader had Lin Zhu demonstrate the Qingping Sword Intent.

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhu raised his hand and unleashed the Qingping Sword Intent.

Buzz!

The Qingping Sword rose into the air, its boundless Sword Intent sweeping in every direction and immediately drawing the attention of Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang Laojun, who were teaching their disciples.

Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang Laojun were moved, and they came over to watch Lin Zhu's demonstration.

Seeing that Lin Zhu's understanding of the sword Dao was so deep, they regarded him even more highly. They could not help but sigh that Tongtian Sect Leader had truly stumbled upon great fortune, taking in such a fine disciple who could inherit his mantle.

Before long, Lin Zhu finished his demonstration, and Tongtian Sect Leader offered guidance directed at Lin Zhu's shortcomings.

Lin Zhu gained greatly from it and thanked Tongtian Sect Leader for his instruction.

This transmission of teachings took another hundred years.

Under Tongtian Sect Leader's careful guidance, Lin Zhu's cultivation advanced by leaps and bounds, reaching the peak of the Golden Immortal Realm.

Tongtian Sect Leader watched with satisfaction and nodded.

After the teachings concluded, Lin Zhu and the other two thanked the Three Saints before entering seclusion to digest their insights.

For Lin Zhu, the first priority of this secluded cultivation was to stabilize his cultivation at the peak of the Golden Immortal Realm. He was only one step away from attaining the Grand Yi Realm.

Advancing from Golden Immortal to Taiyi Realm was another great threshold.

Only by reaching the stage of Five Energies Merge to the Origin could one enter the Grand Yi Realm.

Among the countless cultivators of the Primordial Wilderness, many had remained stuck at the peak of the Golden Immortal Realm for countless years, unable to break the shackles of Taiyi and attain the realm of Five Energies Merge to the Origin.

Lin Zhu knew that he could not rush the attainment of the Grand Yi Realm. He needed to continue refining himself at the peak of the Golden Immortal Realm, and only then could he naturally enter the Grand Yi Realm.

Several hundred more years passed before the Three Pure Ones suddenly summoned their three disciples.

Lin Zhu immediately emerged from seclusion and arrived at the training ground to pay his respects to the Saints.

As soon as he entered, he saw that the Three Pure Ones, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du were all present.

He stepped forward and greeted the Three Saints.

Tongtian Sect Leader said, "Lin Zhu, your senior uncles and I intend to travel through the Primordial Wilderness, seeking people of exceptional talent to accept into our sect and strengthen the Jie Sect."

"Therefore, your eldest senior uncle will instruct you during this time."

"If you encounter any doubts in cultivation, you may seek guidance from your eldest senior uncle."

Lin Zhu could not help but feel puzzled.

Did Saints need to personally search for disciples?

If word were spread, countless powerful figures and Great Powers of the Primordial Wilderness would surely come to join them.

"Yes, Master."

Then Lin Zhu voiced his doubts.

Tongtian Sect Leader explained with a smile, "Ordinary disciples can naturally be accepted more casually. But Personal Disciples are the backbone and foundation of a sect, so one cannot be careless."

"If someone of questionable character slips in, they may well shake the foundation of the sect."

So that was it!

Lin Zhu immediately understood.

He knew that Yuanshi Tianzun placed great importance on one's origins when accepting disciples.

It seemed that those Personal Disciples in the later Investiture of the Gods Calamity had also been selected with utmost care.

Taishang Laojun did not intend to recruit any more disciples, so he remained on Kunlun Mountain.

As Tongtian Sect Leader and Yuanshi Tianzun departed, Guang Chengzi and Lin Zhu once again paid their respects to Taishang Laojun.

Taishang Laojun smiled. "If either of you has doubts in the future, you may ask this poor Daoist. I will naturally guide you."

"In a few days, this poor Daoist will open a session to refine pills. You may come and observe as well."

Lin Zhu was overjoyed upon hearing this.

Taishang Laojun's understanding of alchemy was among the very greatest in the Primordial World.

If he could observe it, he would certainly gain much.

The two thanked Taishang Laojun before returning to their Cave Mansions.

Sure enough, several days later, Xuan Du came to find Lin Zhu and told him that Taishang Laojun would be opening a session to refine pills, inviting Lin Zhu and Guang Chengzi to watch.

Lin Zhu and Guang Chengzi arrived at Taishang Laojun's pill-refining chamber.

Seeing them arrive, Taishang Laojun said without reservation, "I intend to teach Xuan Du the Dao of alchemy. You two may observe. Today, as I refine pills, you may freely ask any questions you have."

Lin Zhu and Guang Chengzi hurriedly agreed.

Taishang Laojun then began preparing the medicinal ingredients, explaining as he selected them.