Potential for Sainthood, Nine-Rank Three Flowers—Wasn't Taiyi, hailed as the foremost beneath the Saints, only an Eighth Grade?

The birth of a Ninth Grade Grand Luo Golden Immortal produced an astonishing anomaly, stretching mightily for millions upon millions of li!

Tongtian Sect Leader, Yuanshi Tianzun, and Taishang Laojun were all startled and stood atop Mount Kunlun.

Seeing that Lin Zhu intended to challenge the Ninth Grade Grand Luo Realm, the Three Saints could not help exchanging glances.

Taishang Laojun sighed. "This child truly possesses extraordinary talent. He actually has the potential to become a Ninth Grade Grand Luo!"

"I already thought highly of his astonishing comprehension, but I never expected his innate talent to have reached such a level."

Tongtian Sect Leader was greatly delighted upon hearing this.

He had not expected Lin Zhu to possess the potential for Ninth Grade Grand Luo.

"Indeed. Among the Six Saints, only you, Senior Brother, possessed the potential for Ninth Grade Grand Luo!"

"If one traces back to even more ancient times, few Great Divine Powers ever attained the Ninth Grade!"

"Back then, Luo Hou, Yang Mei, Shen Ni, Zu Long, and even the Dao Ancestor were all renowned figures!"

"This is the qualification to contend for the Dao!"

"Other than that, look at Donghuang Taiyi. Though he bears the title of foremost beneath the Saints, he is merely an Eighth Grade Grand Luo Golden Immortal!"

Yuanshi Tianzun also sighed deeply and said leisurely, "Lin Zhu indeed has Ninth Grade potential, but a Ninth Grade Grand Luo Golden Immortal is also the most difficult to condense the Three Flowers on Top. Should he fail, it would truly be a pity to lose such a heavenly prodigy!"

Tongtian Sect Leader said, "I have already taught him the mysteries of Grand Luo. With Lin Zhu's talent, no mishap should occur!"

Tongtian Sect Leader narrowed his eyes. Though he spoke thus, he still felt a trace of concern in his heart.

At this time, Lin Zhu continued to use the Nine Breaths Qi Absorption Method to absorb heaven-and-earth primal energy. The mana within him surged forth without end, rushing straight toward the crown of his head as he condensed the Three Flowers on Top.

The first Golden Lotus was relatively easy.

The farther he progressed, the more difficult it became.

The final few petals were the most crucial and the hardest to form.

After several thousand more years, the second Great Dao Flower above Lin Zhu's head was finally condensed, and he began forming the third.

The third required several times more mana than the first and second combined.

With every petal condensed, the difficulty doubled.

Yet Lin Zhu did not panic.

As long as the Nine Breaths Qi Absorption Method was activated, it could slowly and continuously replenish his depleted mana at an incomparably rapid speed.

This was the confidence that supported his challenge for Ninth Grade Grand Luo.

One petal!

Two petals.

Three petals!

By the time he reached the eightieth petal, Lin Zhu had spent a full ten thousand years!

Yuanshi Tianzun, Tongtian Sect Leader, and Taishang Laojun looked at one another from afar, then could not help exchanging glances again.

Tongtian Sect Leader let out a long breath. "In merely ten thousand years, only the final petal remains. It seems Lin Zhu's attainment of Ninth Grade Grand Luo is assured."

Even Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang Laojun could not help sighing.

"It appears Lin Zhu has an excellent chance of becoming a Ninth Grade Grand Luo!" Grand Supreme Elder remarked.

The Three Pure Ones had been formed from Pangu's primordial spirit. In the Primordial World, who could possibly surpass the foundation of the Three Pure Ones?

Yet Lin Zhu's speed in condensing the Three Flowers on Top had actually surpassed theirs.

And Lin Zhu's foundation was merely that of Innate Spiritual Roots.

"This child's future is limitless!"

The Three Saints all shared this thought.

Afterward, Yuanshi Tianzun and Taishang Laojun both grew envious of Tongtian Sect Leader. He had truly accepted an excellent disciple!

Lin Zhu continued condensing the Three Flowers on Top. Not only did he use the Nine Breaths Qi Absorption Method, he also continuously stuffed all kinds of Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, along with pills obtained from Xuan Du, into his mouth to replenish his mana.

The final petal was also the hardest to condense.

If he succeeded, he would completely condense the Three Flowers on Top and step into the Grand Luo Realm.

Moreover, he would be a Ninth Grade among Grand Luo Golden Immortals!

Lin Zhu continuously swallowed Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, stuffing countless Spiritual Fruits and pills into his mouth.

At the same time, he used the Nine Breaths Qi Absorption Method to continuously replenish his depleted mana.

Finally, after several thousand more years, the final petal was complete!

Buzzz!

As the final petal condensed, countless strands of Purple Qi gathered, while endless Heaven and Earth Spiritual Qi converged and merged into the three lotuses.

Waves of Dao Charm surged forth from the three Golden Lotuses.

Boom!

At the same time, countless realizations emerged within Lin Zhu's sea of consciousness.

His cultivation also began to advance by leaps and bounds, and the might of Grand Luo swept in every direction.

The Three Sects Disciples who were in secluded cultivation were immediately startled awake.

One after another, they flew out from their places of seclusion and looked toward Lin Zhu's Cave Mansion.

Before long, these disciples understood what had happened.

"This is..."

"Senior Brother Lin Zhu has ascended into the Grand Luo Realm and attained the Grand Luo Fruit Position!"

Xuan Du and Guang Chengzi were especially overjoyed.

They had entered the sect not much later than Lin Zhu.

Yet their current cultivation levels were vastly inferior to his.

At the same time, they felt pressure. If Lin Zhu surpassed them by too much, they would lose face as well.

Guang Chengzi was the First Disciple of the Chan Sect, while Xuan Du was the First Disciple of the Human Sect.

As fellow First Disciples, they could not fall too far behind, could they?

The Eleven Golden Immortals of the Elucidation Sect also revealed looks of astonishment.

When Lin Zhu had first returned to Mount Kunlun, they had even intended to give him a show of force.

Now, Lin Zhu had already ascended into the Grand Luo Realm.

"Senior Brother Guang Chengzi was right. The eleven of us combined may not be able to surpass Senior Brother Lin Zhu!" Cihang Daoist sighed.

"I've finally condensed the Three Flowers on Top and attained the Grand Luo Fruit Position!"

Lin Zhu also let out a breath of relief. With a thought, the three lotuses immediately vanished.

Then Lin Zhu rose to his feet. Feeling the boundless, surging mana within his body, he was filled with indescribable joy.

So this is the Grand Luo Realm?

Only upon entering the Grand Luo Golden Immortal realm could one truly establish a foothold in the Primordial World.

Lin Zhu's figure flashed, and he arrived before Tongtian Sect Leader, Taishang Laojun, and Yuanshi Tianzun. "Greetings, Master, Eldest Martial Uncle, and Second Martial Uncle."

The three looked at Lin Zhu with approval in their eyes.

Tongtian Sect Leader nodded in satisfaction. "I never expected you, Lin Zhu, to possess the aptitude of a Ninth Grade Grand Luo Golden Immortal. As your master, I am greatly gratified!"

"Now that you have only just entered the Grand Luo Realm, you must comprehend its mysteries. There is no need for such formalities. Return to your Cave Mansion and enter seclusion at once."

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhu bade farewell to the Three Pure Ones and returned to his Cave Mansion to study the mysteries of the Grand Luo Realm.

This contemplation lasted several thousand more years.

Lin Zhu finally mastered the mysteries of the Grand Luo Realm one by one.

Only then did he emerge from seclusion.

The moment Lin Zhu emerged, Tongtian Sect Leader sensed it and immediately sent him a voice transmission, telling Lin Zhu to come to the Daoist Temple.

Lin Zhu stepped into Tongtian Cult Master Daoist Temple and saw the Sect Leader of the Jie Sect seated upon a Lotus Throne. He stepped forward and bowed. "This disciple greets Master."

Tongtian Sect Leader swept his gaze over Lin Zhu and said slowly, "Now that you have entered the Grand Luo Realm, the Qingping Sword is of no further use to you. Return it to me first."

Without giving it much thought, Lin Zhu took out the Qingping Sword and handed it to Tongtian Sect Leader.

Tongtian Sect Leader continued, "You already possess several treasures. I shall bestow several more Dharma treasures upon you for self-defense."

As he spoke, he took out a gourd and said, "This is the Water Fire Gourd, borne by the Innate Gourd Vine. I shall grant it to you. Refine it well and comprehend its wondrous uses."

Naturally, Lin Zhu knew of the Water Fire Gourd.

At the summit of Buzhou Mountain stood the Innate Spiritual Roots known as the Innate Gourd Vine.

The gourd vine bore seven gourds, which were divided among several top experts of the Primordial Wilderness. Tongtian Sect Leader had obtained the Water Fire Gourd among those seven.

This gourd had been nurtured by Innate Spiritual Roots, and every one of its kind possessed boundless wondrous uses.

Seeing Tongtian Sect Leader bestow the gourd upon him, Lin Zhu was overjoyed and bowed in thanks for the bestowed treasure.