Kunlun Mountain, Eight Sceneries Palace, via Water Mirror Technique.
Sect Master Tongtian clearly saw Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun's furious and murderous appearances.
Especially Zhen Yuanzi, who was clutching his backside with a look that screamed "I'm going to kill someone," made even him, a Sage, feel a bit guilty.
"Holy crap, why are these two good old guys so furious?"
Sect Master Tongtian's eyes darted around, and without another word, he flopped onto a cushion.
He spread his limbs, closed his eyes, and instantly entered "playing dead" mode.
"Big Brother, Second Brother!"
"When Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun arrive later, just say I'm asleep!"
"The kind that can't be woken up no matter what. Absolutely don't let them in!"
Yuanshi Tianzun stared at his brother on the ground, who had completely lost any semblance of Sage dignity, and was utterly dumbfounded, his mouth twitching uncontrollably.
"Tongtian..."
"Do you even believe yourself when you say that?"
"You're killing me. A Sage is asleep? Why don't you just say you've been possessed by a dream demon?"
"Can't you come up with a normal excuse?"
"Even saying you were in seclusion and your cultivation went awry would be better than this!"
Yuanshi Tianzun reprimanded him with disappointment.
"Besides, your disciple Zhao Gongming didn't do anything heinous. It's just... the side effects of the magic treasure were a bit too strong."
"Can't you take some responsibility and explain things clearly?"
"Even if it's unreasonable, you're a Sage, what are you afraid of?!"
Hearing this, Sect Master Tongtian sprang up from the ground like a carp, his face alight with excitement.
"Right!"
"I'm a Sage, what do I have to fear?!"
"I'll bring out the Immortal Slaying Four Swords and place them at the entrance of Eight Sceneries Palace!"
"Let's see who dares to come in and cause trouble. I'll make them retreat!"
Before he could finish speaking, Yuanshi Tianzun couldn't hold back any longer. He threw all pretense of dignity aside and kicked Tongtian flying.
"You scoundrel!"
Yuanshi's forehead was covered in dark lines, and his beard trembled with anger.
"I told you to explain properly, didn't you hear me?!"
"Your mind is full of unreasonable solutions!"
"Fellow Daoists Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun are renowned good old men of the Primordial World, and you want to do what, chop them up?"
"Don't tarnish the reputation of us Three Pure Ones, get up and go welcome them!"
Sect Master Tongtian rubbed his backside as he got up, grumbling pitifully.
"If you want me to welcome them, why kick me..."
At this moment, Laozi, who had been silent, coughed twice and waved his fly-whisk.
"Alright, they've arrived."
"Let's go out and welcome them. We mustn't lose courtesy."
Outside Eight Sceneries Palace, Zhen Yuanzi and Hong Yun, along with Zhao Gongming, had just landed when they saw the Three Pure Ones walking out together.
Zhen Yuanzi was about to unleash his anger and question Sect Master Tongtian about his poor disciple training.
However, before he could even speak.
Sect Master Tongtian rushed forward, grabbed Zhen Yuanzi's hand, and said with a look of deep remorse and utmost sincerity.
"Fellow Daoist Zhen Yuanzi, I was wrong!"
"I was terribly wrong!"
"If it weren't for my unworthy disciple crafting such a wicked magic treasure, how could your backside have been injured?"
"I heard that after that one finger, your backside split open?"
"Does it still hurt? Is your backside okay?"
"Alas, it's all my fault. I didn't discipline my disciple properly, and I made your backside suffer!"
Sect Master Tongtian mentioned "backside" repeatedly.
Each time he said it, Zhen Yuanzi's face darkened a shade, and his body trembled.
Was this an apology?
It was clearly a public execution!
"Stop, stop!"
Zhen Yuanzi quickly waved his hands, his face flushed red, feeling mortified to the point of death.
"Senior Brother Tongtian, there's no need to say more!"
"I've seen Senior Brother's attitude, and you really don't need to bring up the matter of my backside anymore!"
"This matter is in the past, can we just let it be?!"
Seeing that Zhen Yuanzi was no longer pursuing the matter, Sect Master Tongtian breathed a sigh of relief and turned to playfully scold Zhao Gongming.
"You brat, you've caused me so much trouble!"
"Hurry up and apologize to your Uncle-Master Zhen Yuanzi!"
Zhao Gongming stood to the side. Facing his Master's scolding, he appeared calm. He even tidied his sleeves and said neither subserviently nor arrogantly, "Master, your words are mistaken."
"If this disciple doesn't cause trouble, how can it showcase Master's ability to solve problems?"
"This disciple is creating an opportunity for Master to shine!"
As soon as these words were spoken.
The entire place fell silent.
The Three Pure Ones, Hong Yun, and Zhen Yuanzi were all stunned.
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The few of them savored the words carefully and surprisingly felt... that it actually made a lot of sense?
"Cough, cough."
Laozi broke the silence, smiling and shaking his head.
"You slippery one, you're quite eloquent."
"My two fellow Daoists, since the misunderstanding has been resolved, why not come into the Eight Sceneries Palace for a chat?"
Inside the Eight Sceneries Palace, the Saints were seated.
Zhao Gongming obediently served tea and poured water from the side, acting as a waiter.
After a few cups of Enlightenment Tea, the atmosphere had eased considerably.
Zhen Yuanzi coughed twice. Although his backside still ached faintly, he couldn't help but praise.
"Although that magic treasure was a bit improper, I must say, Junior Nephew Zhao's talent in the Dao of Artifacts is truly rare in the Primordial World."
"To be able to refine such a magic treasure that bypasses defenses and locks onto karma, given time, he will surely achieve greatness."
Upon hearing this, Sect Master Tongtian puffed out his chest proudly, as if he were the one being praised.
"Of course, who do you think his Master is!"
At this moment, Ancestor Hongyun asked with some confusion.
"My three Senior Brothers, this humble Daoist has one matter that is unclear."
"Logically speaking, the Witch-Demon Tribulation has already begun, and the Tribulation Qi in the world should be getting heavier."
"But why is it that as this humble Daoist traveled, I found that the Tribulation Qi in the world has actually begun to dissipate, even showing signs of receding?"
Laozi smiled slightly and pointed at Zhao Gongming, who was pouring tea.
"This matter is also thanks to Gongming."
"He used a magic treasure to resolve the conflict between the Human Race and the Demon Race."
"And he made Di Jun and Di Jiang, those sworn enemies... well, have common ground."
"Even the Dragon Race's strength has greatly increased with his help, and they are no longer troubled by karma."
"It can be said that he, single-handedly, forced back this impending tribulation and has stabilized the Primordial World until now."
Upon hearing this, Hong Yun and Zhen Yuanzi were filled with awe and couldn't help but praise repeatedly.
"Great merit, this is great merit!"
Zhen Yuanzi pondered for a moment and suddenly suggested.
"My three Senior Brothers, since the Tribulation Qi has dissipated and the Primordial World is temporarily at peace."
"Why don't the three Senior Brothers take the lead and organize a Kunlun Sacred Canon?"
"Since the preaching in the Purple Cloud Palace, many fellow disciples have not seen each other for many years."
"Some have established sects, while others have gone into seclusion to cultivate."
"Let's take this opportunity to gather the Quasi-Saint powers of the Primordial World and lead their disciples."
"To come to Kunlun to discuss the Dao with each other, recreating the golden age of the Purple Cloud Palace!"
Sect Master Tongtian's eyes lit up, and he slapped his thigh.
"Good idea, I love a lively atmosphere the most!"
Yuanshi Tianzun also nodded slightly.
"This move can publicize the majesty of our Mystic Gate, and also let the disciples broaden their horizons. Not bad."
Laozi said, seeing that everyone agreed, he nodded.
"Excellent."
"Then, in our name, widely issue invitations, inviting the great powers of the Primordial World to gather in Kunlun."
Immediately, Laozi looked at Zhao Gongming.
"Gongming, this matter will be handed over to you."
"You are responsible for calling back all the disciples of the Four Teachings to Kunlun and preparing for the grand ceremony."
"This disciple accepts the order!"
As the Sage's decree was passed down, Kunlun Mountain, which was originally quiet and deserted, instantly became extremely lively.
Countless disciples of the Three Teachings who were training outside returned one after another.
Even the disciples of the Western Teachings lingered and did not leave.
After Zhao Gongming finished the preparations, he had just returned to his cave dwelling to prepare for a short period of secluded cultivation.
Knock, knock, knock!
A series of urgent knocks sounded.
"Senior Brother, Gongming Senior Brother, open the door!"
When Zhao Gongming opened the door, he saw Yellow Dragon True Person standing at the entrance, looking excited, his face flushed.
He was also holding a jade box emitting a rich immortal aura.
"Yellow Dragon Senior Brother, what makes you so happy?"
Huang Long said excitedly.
"Senior Brother, I have money, ah no, I have materials!"
"Master suddenly summoned me just now, not only did he not scold me, but he also praised me for doing a good job and rewarded me with a top-tier heavenly material and earthly treasure!"
"I've come specifically to ask Senior Brother to help me refine a magic treasure!"
"At this Kunlun Grand Ceremony, with ten thousand immortals paying homage, I, Huang Long, must make a stunning appearance!"
"Let everyone know that I am not the Four-Nothing True Person!"
Zhao Gongming looked at Huang Long's spirited appearance, took the jade box, and opened it.
Inside was a rope emitting colorful light, as if it could bind all things...
[Ding! Detected high-level artifact refining material: Innate Fierce Beast Skin.]
[Rating: Excellent.]
[Matching Plan: Can refine a powerful control-type conceptual magic treasure.]
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