Heavenly Marriage Concludes, Three Little Powerhouses Set Out, Liu Er Is Denied Entry to the Heavenly Court and Seeks to Humble Himself Before a Saint's Disciple!
In the blink of an eye, a thousand years passed.
Lin Zhu comprehended Divine Powers such as Reverse Knowing the Future one by one.
He had also mostly digested the gains from his battles over the years, and his cultivation had improved somewhat. He immediately resumed cultivating on the spot.
Ten thousand years later, the grand Heavenly Marriage celebration finally drew close to its end.
Dijun, accompanied by his two wives and demon race powerhouses such as Donghuang Taiyi, thanked the Great Powers of the Primordial Wilderness who had come to attend the Heavenly Marriage.
He also took the opportunity to recruit some powerhouses into the Heavenly Court.
When the celebration ended, Lin Zhu opened his eyes as well.
Tongtian Sect Leader glanced at Lin Zhu and discovered that Lin Zhu's cultivation had improved over the years. His Grand Luo Early Stage cultivation had become even more solid, and he was steadily advancing toward the Grand Luo Middle Stage.
He could not help but nod slightly in satisfaction.
The Primordial Wilderness powerhouses departed one after another.
The three Saints, Nüwa, Zhun Ti, and Jie Yin, also stepped forward to bid farewell to the Three Pure Ones.
After exchanging a few pleasantries, they returned to their respective dojos.
The Three Pure Ones rose to their feet as well, and Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du hurriedly stood up when they saw this.
Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi quickly stepped forward.
Taishang Laojun said, "Thank you to the Heavenly Court for its generous hospitality during this Heavenly Marriage ceremony. It is time for us to return to Mount Kunlun."
Dijun and Donghuang Taiyi exchanged a few courteous words.
Only then did they escort the Three Pure Ones out of the South Heaven Gate.
After leaving the South Heaven Gate, the group was about to return to Mount Kunlun when Lin Zhu stepped forward and said, "Master, it is rare for your disciple to leave Mount Kunlun. I wish to take this opportunity to travel through the Primordial World. I hope Master will grant permission."
Upon hearing this, Guang Chengzi and Xuan Du knew this was a rare opportunity.
The last time Lin Zhu had traveled through the Primordial Wilderness alone, he had encountered one fortunate opportunity after another, leaving them immensely envious.
This time, no matter what, they had to travel with him.
Guang Chengzi also said to Yuanshi Tianzun, "Master, this disciple wishes to travel with Senior Brother Lin Zhu. I hope Master will grant permission."
Xuan Du also bid Taishang Laojun farewell, intending to travel with Lin Zhu.
Tongtian Sect Leader smiled. "Lin Zhu cultivates the sword Dao, and the sword is naturally unrestrained. Traveling more will greatly benefit his sword Dao. Very well, you may travel through the Primordial Wilderness. Just remember to return to Mount Kunlun. In several tens of thousands of years, there will be the Four Sects' Disciple Discourse. You must not be absent!"
Lin Zhu hurriedly acknowledged his command.
Taishang Laojun also said, "Xuan Du cultivates the Way of Non-Action and should follow his heart. Since he wishes to travel through the Primordial Wilderness, then go ahead."
Yuanshi Tianzun glanced at Guang Chengzi.
This Guang Chengzi was like Lin Zhu's little follower, constantly calling him Senior Brother Lin Zhu. It left Yuanshi Tianzun rather depressed.
After thinking for a moment, he finally said, "Very well, traveling will do you good too. Haha!"
Seeing that the Saints had granted permission, Lin Zhu and the other two were overjoyed.
They bid farewell to their masters and left the Heavenly Court, heading toward the Primordial World.
After watching their three disciples leave, the Three Pure Ones returned to Mount Kunlun as well.
As for Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du, after leaving the Heavenly Court and arriving in the Primordial World, they immediately let loose.
They enjoyed the scenery while discussing the Dao of cultivation, carefree and at ease.
Lin Zhu was now in the Grand Luo Realm, while Xuan Du and Guang Chengzi were merely in the Taiyi Realm.
Along the way, the two had many questions and sought Lin Zhu's guidance on all of them. Lin Zhu answered each one, and both of their cultivations improved.
Their journey was truly carefree and unrestrained.
Xuan Du could not help teasing, "Senior Brother has already reached the Grand Luo Realm and possesses an extremely profound understanding of the Dao. You can accept disciples and teach them now. When that happens, our Three Sects will have Second Generation Disciples."
Lin Zhu laughed. "Although there are many promising talents in the Primordial Wilderness, those with truly exceptional aptitude and character are as rare as phoenix feathers and qilin horns. They are difficult to find."
"Taking disciples is like cultivating the Dao—it depends on fate. How could it be easy to find a suitable disciple? There is no need to rush, no need to rush!"
Guang Chengzi also laughed. "Since Senior Brother is not in a hurry, if I find a fine disciple first and bring them into the Three Sects, then your disciple will have to call my disciple Senior Brother."
Xuan Du added, "In that case, I need to accept a disciple first as well."
Lin Zhu said, "How could it be like that? Since I am your Senior Brother, the disciples I accept will naturally be your disciples' Senior Brothers as well."
Xuan Du laughed. "If that is the case, then Senior Brother Lin Zhu should call me Senior Brother instead. Junior Brother Lin Zhu, why do you not pay respects to your elder brother?"
"Get lost!"
Lin Zhu could not help cursing when he heard that.
Xuan Du did not mind at all and instead laughed.
After thinking for a moment, Guang Chengzi said, "Along this journey, Senior Brother has a mount to travel on and is quite carefree, while Xuan Du and I have to rely on our magic power to travel. That is unfair."
Lin Zhu smiled. "Could it be that Junior Brother Guang Chengzi wants to find a mount? There are quite a few Primordial Beasts in the Primordial Wilderness. Finding a mount would not be difficult."
Guang Chengzi stroked his chin. "I have long had such intentions, but throughout this journey, when have we encountered any truly good exotic beasts?"
Guang Chengzi was not the only one; Xuan Du also intended to acquire a mount.
The three chatted and laughed atop a mountain peak, enjoying themselves immensely.
Little did they know that their conversation had fallen upon the ears of someone with a Divine Power.
This Divine Power granted exceptionally sharp hearing and could eavesdrop on many matters throughout the Primordial Wilderness. Its owner was none other than Liu Er.
Liu Er was the Six-Eared Macaque, one of the Four Chaos Monkeys. Born with six ears, he was also a being of great Divine Power.
Back when the Dao Ancestor gave a Dao Lecture at the Purple Cloud Palace, all those in the Grand Luo Realm could cross Chaos and enter the Purple Cloud Palace to hear the Dao Ancestor expound the Dao.
Liu Er, however, sought fortune. Relying on his unusual Divine Power, he wished to deceive the Heavenly Court and secretly listen to the Dao Ancestor's lecture.
But the Dao Ancestor discovered him, used a Divine Power to seal Liu Er's six senses, and declared, "The Dharma shall not be passed to Liu Er."
Liu Er had tried to steal a chicken only to lose the rice used to bait it. He became like a stray dog, and his cultivation continuously regressed.
Naturally, Liu Er had not received an invitation from the Heavenly Court for this Heavenly Marriage ceremony.
However, he had heard that the Heavenly Court had widely recruited talented people during the Heavenly Marriage and taken in many Great Powers.
Thus, Liu Er formed the intention of joining the Heavenly Court to obtain a proper position.
Passing through this place, he happened to encounter Guang Chengzi, Lin Zhu, and the others discussing mounts. After eavesdropping for a while, he headed toward the Heavenly Court.
When Liu Er arrived at the South Heaven Gate and saw Heavenly Soldiers and Generals blocking the way, he quickly stepped forward and said, "This poor Daoist is Liu Er. I heard that the Heavenly Court is accepting talented people, so I have come to join it. I hope you will announce me."
A Grand Luo Strongman had lowered his stance and spoken gently to a Heavenly Soldier.
That Heavenly Soldier naturally did not know Liu Er and hurried into the South Heaven Gate to report the matter.
Before long, a burly man clad in battle armor strode out. He was Ci Tie, one of the Ten Great Demon Saints.
Upon seeing him, Liu Er hurriedly stepped forward, bowed, and explained his purpose.
Ci Tie crossed his arms and sneered. "Who did I think it was? So it is Liu Er, the one who eavesdropped on the Dao Lecture!"
"A person of such vile character wants to enter my Heavenly Court? Would that not turn my Heavenly Court into a place that harbors filth and scum? Get lost!"
Liu Er was instantly enraged.
However, this was the Heavenly Court. The Heavenly Court was powerful now, and he could not afford to offend it.
He could only swallow his anger, glare fiercely at Ci Tie, and leave the South Heaven Gate.
After leaving the Heavenly Court, Liu Er recalled what Lin Zhu and the others had discussed. Stroking his chin, he calculated for a moment.
Only then did he quietly pursue Lin Zhu, Guang Chengzi, and Xuan Du in the direction they had gone.
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