Everyone in Their Proper Place

As soon as Lu Li arrived, his attention was immediately drawn to the Immortal Palace, also known as Gong Xue.

This was the first time he had ever seen Artifact Spirit materialize into a physical form.

Its life form is similar to Qiu Sheng's current "Spirit-Flesh Unity," and it is a semi-energy body.

However, their physical structure is no different from that of a living person, with all organs and brain, a complete life cycle, and the same emotions and desires.

"Having feelings and desires" is what makes life real; otherwise, no matter how powerful and intelligent one is, one is just a cold and ruthless supercomputer.

Gong Xue has now evolved into a true intelligent life form, and this life form should be the final path that the magic weapon should take.

Various thoughts flashed through their minds, and all the guests in the hall had already knelt down in unison.

"We pay our respects to the Immortal Venerable!"

"May the Immortal Lord be blessed!"

Those who are here today are the very best of the elite in this world.

It includes both high-ranking officials and top-tier sects like the Five Peaks Immortal Sect.

They knelt down faster than one another, finally bowing their heads slowly to the ground, expressing their obedience and reverence with the heaviest "formal prostration."

Even old acquaintances like Nan Jinping, Eunuch Hua, and Chen Zhizhong knelt down.

However, they all looked gratified, for they were worshipping Lu Li's reforms and innovations, and his efforts to carry on the past and usher in the future!

Lu Li wouldn't make these old friends who had helped him kneel down. With just a gentle wave of his hand, an invisible, soft force helped them steady themselves.

"Get up, all of you."

Lu Li asked the others to stand up as well, and then looked at today's main characters— Tong Shao, Yi An, Yi Ping.

"The two Daoist Priest are highly respected, and their skills are those of the orthodox Xuanmen sect. Even I have benefited greatly from them. The three of you who have become their disciples must diligently cultivate yourselves and not waste this opportunity."

"This disciple understands and will certainly not slacken!"

The three children kowtowed together, their eyes bright and resolute, truly possessing the qualities of jade and gold.

Previously, when the three children went to Northeast China to help collect the bodies of the victims, Lu Li had a very good impression of them.

Seeing this now, he liked it even more and couldn't help but smile.

An unconscious emotional fluctuation emanated outwards, instantly making Capital City, in the dead of winter, warm and pleasant!

People attending the temple fair suddenly felt much warmer, and then they watched as the trees along the roadside sprouted new branches and leaves!

The guests in the main hall were unaware of the changes in the outside world, but they could see branches sprouting rapidly from the beams on the roof and green grass growing from the cracks in the floor tiles beneath their feet.

Furthermore, one feels refreshed and invigorated, with a surge in cellular activity, and an extra level of cultivation seemingly appearing out of nowhere.

Just an unconscious scattering of a wisp of emotion had such a tremendous impact on the outside world... Everyone suddenly understood what it meant to be "different between immortals and mortals".

At that moment, Lu Li raised his hand and pointed into the void.

The terrifying divine sense immediately extracted and compressed the air.

Nitrogen and oxygen atoms overcome the repulsion of electromagnetic forces, fuse together, and undergo a fusion reaction, continuously transforming into heavier elements.

The fusion reaction releases enormous energy, and three small suns appeared in the hall, but they were blocked by divine thought and had no effect on the outside world.

Ten seconds later, the three orbs of nuclear light gradually dimmed, revealing three Treasure Swords to the crowd.

The sword has a streamlined shape and no guard; the end of the hilt is forked like a swallow's tail, which facilitates sudden stops and turns during flight, just like the style of a flying sword.

"This is my congratulatory gift. Use it wisely in your future cultivation, and let's grow together."

Lu Li raised his hand and waved it, and the three newly formed flying swords fell into the hands of the three children respectively.

The sword's blade was cold and clear, like a pool of autumn water; inside, there were many patterns and veins, with a hidden flow of light.

"Fourth-grade Magic Tool!"

Jiang Haiyan couldn't help but exclaim in surprise from the crowd!

Fourth-grade Magic Tool are extremely rare, even his own father couldn't get one, but this guy surnamed Lu actually casually made three!

Moreover, judging from its color and shape, it is of the upper-middle grade of the fourth rank, and even Grandmaster of the Golden Body can greatly increase his combat power by using it.

However, it was given to three teenagers, which was a terrible waste and an extreme misuse of resources.

However, Jiang Haiyan and the others were unaware that Lu Li had deliberately held back because he wanted the magic weapon to "grow together" with the three little ones; otherwise, creating Upper-Upper Fourth Rank would have been a piece of cake.

The three men, holding the flying Tong Shao with great joy, were about to bow in gratitude when Chen Zhizhong and Xu Shou had already knelt down and kowtowed repeatedly.

"Thank you so much, Immortal Venerable One, for your generous gift! Thank you so much, Immortal Venerable One, for your generous gift!"

The three children were a beat slow to react before bowing down, holding the flying sword. "We will certainly not let down the Immortal Venerable's kindness."

"Alright, we're all family, no need for so much formality."

Lu Li smiled at the three men with Tong Shao and said, "The sword also has special functions. You three should take a good look at it."

All three possessed the Meditative Entry level of meditative absorption, and they quickly extended a wisp of their consciousness into the flying sword. Immediately, a points interface appeared before their eyes!

The three flying swords can open a "Divine Sense Channel" to the Cross-Realm, allowing people to travel through Myriad Worlds for trials and tribulations.

Staring at the rows of options in front of them, the three children were stunned and speechless for a long time.

Everyone was extremely curious about what kind of special function Immortal Venerable Lu was referring to.

Those with quick minds were already eyeing the three men with the Tong Shao and considering how to arrange a marriage between them.

Everyone had different thoughts, but Lu Li had done what he needed to do, so he stood with his hands behind his back and said nothing more.

Li Yuanzhong didn't delay any longer. He exchanged a glance with Eunuch Hua, confirming their understanding.

The Eunuch Hua nodded, then shouted in a shrill voice, "The auspicious time has arrived! The apprenticeship ceremony shall begin!"

A solemn silence fell over the room, and what followed was a traditional apprenticeship ceremony.

The three men with Tong Shao each performed the three kneelings and nine kowtows ceremony before the two Daoist Priest; the two Daoist Priest then gave instructions, offered encouragement, and announced the sect rules...

After completing the entire process, witnessed by everyone, the three children officially became disciples and formally entered the sect.

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After the ceremony, the guests were led away by the Eunuch Hua.

The old acquaintances hadn't left, and Lu Li was taking advantage of this rare opportunity to catch up with them.

"Old Master Nan is recovering well."

Lu Li expended a massive amount of spiritual energy to revive Nan Jinping's life force, which had been severed.

Today, the old man has white hair but a youthful face, a ruddy complexion, and speaks with a strong voice.

"Young friend Lu used so many immortal resources on me, this old man can live for several more decades without any problem, and may even be able to fight for the Golden Body Realm."

"You're too modest, sir. I believe you are capable of becoming a Martial Saint."

"Ha, then I'll accept your kind words, Immortal Venerable. This old man will give it my all."

The old man and the young man chatted happily and freely, and everyone else smiled in response.

At this moment, the Eunuch Hua, who had gone to see off the guests, returned.

Lu Li looked at him and asked with a smile, "Manager Hua still busy in the palace?"

"Hey, it's a big day today, I usually stay at the museum."

The old eunuch beamed with joy, looking radiant, while Nan Jinping interjected:

"This old codger is in charge of the newly established Bureau of Cultural Relics, and he's smuggling all that junk every day. He couldn't be happier."

"I just love antiques, and I'm happy to have found something I love this time."

The Eunuch Hua happily accepted it, quite satisfied with his current life.

Lu Li chatted with Chen Zhizhong and Xu Shou for a few more minutes. Chen Zhizhong had just been promoted to the second-rank provincial inspector, while Xu Shou was developing the "True Qi Machine".

Everyone has a bright future ahead of them; what's meant to happen will happen eventually.

Li Yuanzhong asked softly, "Regarding that [Primal]... is there anything the old Daoist can do to help?"