Jade Void Palace stood a million zhang tall, its entire structure forged from Chaos white jade and engraved with profound Dao Patterns. It radiated a grand and sacred aura.
Its interior was even more vast, filled with immortal mist and rich in Dao resonance.
Primordial Heavenly Venerate held a Whisk and sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion. His gentle yet profound gaze swept over Li Qingxu, Guangchengzi, and the others.
"We pay our respects to Master!"
Li Qingxu, Guangchengzi, and the others bowed respectfully in unison.
Burning Lamp Daoist said, "This humble Daoist pays his respects to the Saint."
"Mm."
Primordial Heavenly Venerate nodded and instructed them earnestly:
"From this day forth, you are all Chan Sect Disciples. I hope you will diligently cultivate without slacking, conduct yourselves with integrity, and never tarnish the reputation of my Chan Sect."
Li Qingxu and the other Chan Sect Disciples bowed once more.
"Disciple will heed Master's teachings."
Primordial Heavenly Venerate nodded again.
"You have only just joined the Chan Sect. Today, I will teach you the Jade Purity Immortal Art. It is the guiding principle of the Daoist teachings of my Jade Purity lineage, and the foundation of your future cultivation. How much you can comprehend will depend on your own fortune and affinity."
At Primordial Heavenly Venerate's words, everyone present immediately grew excited.
After all, the Jade Purity Immortal Art was an unparalleled cultivation method created by Primordial Heavenly Venerate after he Proved the Dao and Became a Saint. It was based on the Chan Sect's doctrines and the Immortal Path passed down by Dao Ancestor Hongjun, and was far superior to any cultivation method in the outside world.
Moreover, every word and action of a Saint could move Heaven and Earth and elucidate the true meaning of the Great Dao. To them, hearing a Saint personally expound the Dao was an immense opportunity.
"Yes!"
The Chan Sect disciples sat cross-legged in midair, their eyes half-closed as they cleared their minds of all distracting thoughts and prepared to listen to the Saint's teachings.
Seeing that all his disciples were ready, Primordial Heavenly Venerate immediately began his lesson.
"Nothing is the beginning of Heaven and Earth; something is the mother of all things."
"When the primordial unity had no form and the two energies had yet to emerge, there was only boundless emptiness and stillness."
"Within something lies true nothingness; within nothingness lies wondrous existence. Sweep away all delusion and make it whole..."
Each of Primordial Heavenly Venerate's words was a pearl of wisdom. His voice rang through Jade Void Palace like the tolling of a great bell.
As soon as the Saint began to speak, auspicious signs descended from the heavens, Golden Lotuses Springing from the Earth. Endless Five-Colored Radiance bloomed in the void, illuminating the magnificent Jade Void Palace like a dream.
The boundless Spiritual Qi of all Kunlun Mountain was summoned by an invisible force, surging in and pouring ceaselessly into Jade Void Palace.
The Great Dao Resonant Sound rang out across Heaven and Earth. The power of Laws, normally elusive and indistinct, became incredibly clear.
The vast power of the Laws gathered into a surging river that flowed over everyone's heads, scattering countless dangling jade beads. Each one contained incredibly pure Spiritual Qi and the true meaning of the Great Dao.
Everyone in the Main hall shuddered slightly. Their once-obscure thoughts suddenly became clear, and their Dao Paths seemed to have been set in order, becoming incomparably distinct.
"A Saint's exposition of the Dao truly is extraordinary."
Feeling the immense changes in the surrounding world and within himself, Li Qingxu was exhilarated.
With such a good master guiding him, his future cultivation would surely progress twice as fast with half the effort, as if aided by the divine.
The only thing he regretted was that, with his current comprehension, the Saint's teachings went over his head, and there was very little he could grasp.
And even a slight difference in the benefits of hearing a Saint expound the Dao could prove impossible to make up for later, no matter how many times longer he cultivated.
"A Saint expounding the Dao is an opportunity that comes once in a myriad of ages. I mustn't let it pass me by."
"Besides, my roots and cultivation are among the weakest of the Chan Sect Disciples. I have to seize this chance to transform."
"It looks like I'll have to find a way to encourage Ye Hei, Xiao Yan, and the others to Sacrifice some treasures that can improve comprehension."
Li Qingxu's thoughts raced. Given his current circumstances, he realized that relying on the group members to Sacrifice treasures was the only way to improve his comprehension quickly.
As he sent his consciousness into the Chat Group, he happened to see Ye Hei tagging him.
[Ye Hei: @Qingxu Daojun, Senior, do you usually drink tea?]
[Xiao Yan: Brother Ye, why are you suddenly asking about that?]
[Ye Hei: Hehe, there's a punk called Heavenly Emperor's Son in my world who's been acting really cocky lately. My two brothers, Duan De and Black Empress Clan, just raided his lair and got their hands on quite a few good things.]
[Ye Hei: Among them are a lot of Dao-Enlightenment Tea Leaves, so I wanted to ask if Senior usually drinks tea.]
[Xiao Yan: "Heavenly Emperor"'s son? That name really does sound like he's asking for a beating, but I'm more curious about what Dao-Enlightenment Tea Leaves are.]
[Ye Hei: Dao-Enlightenment Tea Leaves are one of the Immortal Medicines in my world. Each leaf has Innate Dao Patterns and comes in a different shape. Some look like Qilin, others like flames, stars, and so on.]
[Ye Hei: Brewing tea with Dao-Enlightenment Tea Leaves can temporarily greatly improve your comprehension and your ability to sense the Laws of Heaven and Earth.]
[Emperor Yongle: In that case, they truly are rare treasures.]
[Ye Hei: They're indeed treasures in my world, but they're probably nothing special to Senior Qingxu.]
[Ye Hei: Still, if Senior enjoys tea, perhaps you'll find them an interesting flavor to sample.]
When Li Qingxu saw the messages in the Chat Group, his heart immediately leaped with joy.
He just happened to need treasures that could improve his comprehension, and Ye Hei was planning to Sacrifice Dao-Enlightenment Tea Leaves. It was like having a pillow delivered just as he was getting sleepy—perfect timing.
[Qingxu Daojun: @Ye Hei, you're thoughtful. I do enjoy tea and Comprehending the Dao in my spare time.]
[Ye Hei: In that case, I'll offer some as a token of my regard. I hope you won't mind.]
Ye Hei got straight to it. He took out a full hundred Dao-Enlightenment Tea Leaves, each a different color and shape, shimmering with iridescent light, then opened the Sacrifice function.
The next moment, a system notification rang out in Li Qingxu's mind:
[Group member Ye Hei Sacrificed 100 Dao-Enlightenment Tea Leaves and triggered a Million Times Critical Strike. They transformed into 100 Ten Thousand Times Comprehension Cards.]
[Ten Thousand Times Comprehension Card: A one-time-use item. Upon use, it increases the host's comprehension and affinity for the Laws by ten thousand times. Lasts for twelve shichen.]
After the Dao-Enlightenment Tea Leaves Ye Hei had Sacrificed were amplified by the system, they had not transformed into physical treasures. Instead, they had become virtual items.
But for Li Qingxu, a Ten Thousand Times Comprehension Card that he could use immediately without refining was obviously more convenient.
[Ye Hei: Senior, did you receive the Dao-Enlightenment Tea Leaves? (ง･ω･)ゞ]
[Qingxu Daojun: Mm, I got them. They're quite distinctive, and I like them very much.]
[Ye Hei: It's just a small token of my regard. I'm glad you like them. Heavenly Emperor's Son has plenty more good stuff on him. Once I take that kid out, I'll see if there's anything else interesting I can Sacrifice to you.]
[Xiao Yan: How are you planning to take him out, Brother Ye? Chop him into mincemeat?]
[Ye Hei: He's not that big.]
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