"Good."
The several Sages had needed only a short while to decide the general course of events in the Prehistoric World.
Sages were more than just a level of cultivation; they held the authority of the Prehistoric World.
Hongjun appeared once more, his expression calm as he gently waved a hand.
"Since you have reached a decision, do not linger in the Zixiao Palace. You may leave."
The Six Sages bowed respectfully and called out in unison,
"Your disciples respectfully see Teacher off."
When they raised their heads again, they were already in Chaos, with no sign of the Zixiao Palace.
Laozi smiled and shook his horsetail whisk.
"Teacher's cultivation is still as unfathomably profound as ever, impossible to fathom."
The other Sages nodded one after another, expressing their agreement.
Senior Brother, You're So Good to Me! From Now On, You'll Get a Share of Every Pill!
In Chaos, the Three Pure Ones bowed to Nuwa and the Two Saints of the West.
"Junior Sister, fellow Daoists, we shall return to Kunlun Mountain first."
Nuwa and Jieyin nodded slightly.
Zhunti's eyes shifted, and he said with a smile,
"If the opportunity arises, we should let the disciples of the Western Teachings and the Three Sects exchange ideas."
Laozi looked at Zhunti with a smile and replied slowly,
"Certainly, certainly. Farewell."
With that, the Three Pure Ones disappeared into Chaos.
Nuwa, Jieyin, and Zhunti then departed separately.
On Kunlun Mountain, the Three Pure Ones appeared together inside the Eight Sceneries Palace.
Laozi instructed his two junior brothers,
"Since we have made our decision, we should inform our disciples at once."
"Let us not delay the course of the Witch-Demon Tribulation."
"Good."
Primordial Lord of Heaven and Sect Leader Tongtian replied in unison.
Then they returned to their respective Dao Fields and summoned their disciples.
Laozi casually sent out two beams of azure light.
Inside Xuan Dan's Mansion, Xuandan held the Purple Cloud Sword, beaming.
"I finally refined all these Prohibitions. That was no easy feat."
"Thank goodness for the boost to my comprehension from the system's reward. Otherwise, who knows how many years it would've taken?"
He couldn't help thinking of the stories about powerful figures in the Prehistoric World obtaining treasures and going into seclusion.
It could take tens of thousands of years to refine high-grade and supreme-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures.
The more Innate Restrictions there were, the harder they were to refine.
But the Purple Cloud Sword was a low-grade Xiantian Spiritual Treasure, so it hadn't been too bad.
Xuandan put away the Purple Cloud Sword and muttered,
"I wonder when Master will return, and what important matter he's discussing."
As soon as he finished speaking, his Master's voice rang in his mind.
"I have returned from the Zixiao Palace. Come to the Eight Sceneries Palace at once to discuss important matters."
Xuandan paused, suddenly feeling that the situation was a bit like a homeroom teacher returning from a meeting to brief the students.
He didn't dare delay and went to the entrance of his cave abode.
He used the Somersault Cloud, soaring into the sky in an instant.
Before long, he arrived at the Eight Sceneries Palace.
As it happened, Xuan Du arrived at the same time.
He still looked as simple and honest as ever, wearing a warm, spring-breeze smile.
But there was a hint of teasing in Xuan Du's eyes.
"Junior Brother, it really has been a long time."
As he said this, Xuan Du seemed to grit his teeth a little.
Xuandan smiled awkwardly and rubbed the tip of his nose as he replied,
"Oh, it's Senior Brother. What a coincidence..."
He looked Xuan Du up and down, noting that the side effects had disappeared, and gave an awkward chuckle.
"Master's still waiting in the Eight Sceneries Palace. Let's hurry inside."
With that, Xuandan strode toward the Eight Sceneries Palace.
Xuan Du gazed at Xuandan's back and chuckled,
"This junior brother..."
Inside the Eight Sceneries Palace, Laozi sat upon a Cushion.
When he saw Xuan Du and Xuandan arrive, he smiled kindly.
At the same time, he continued to calculate what his two disciples had been through.
The smile on Laozi's face suddenly froze.
He gave Xuandan a meaningful look and thought,
"My disciple really is... difficult to describe."
His gaze fell on Xuan Du, and he said softly,
"Not bad. You comprehended a divine ability. I'm very pleased."
Xuan Du, meanwhile, stared fixedly at Xuandan, his tone somewhat peculiar.
"I have my junior brother's pills to thank for that. They helped me a great deal!"
His voice rose noticeably on the last few words.
Xuandan acted as if he didn't hear the sarcasm and waved a hand.
"Aw, we're fellow disciples. There's no need to thank me."
"Besides, hasn't Senior Brother helped me out quite a bit too?"
Laozi's gaze shifted to Xuandan, and the surprise on his face vanished in a flash.
"Hmm... You've actually broken through to the late stage of the Mysterious Immortal level. Very good, very good."
"Your foundation and comprehension are better than I expected."
Xuan Du immediately looked surprised.
He hadn't examined Xuandan closely just now.
He hadn't expected his junior brother to have made such rapid progress.
Drawing on the generosity befitting the eldest disciple of the Xuan Sect, he offered sincere congratulations.
"Congratulations, Junior Brother. Why didn't you mention it?"
Xuandan chuckled.
"I spend all day cultivating in my cave abode and hardly ever go anywhere on Kunlun Mountain."
Laozi stroked his beard and smiled.
"Today's matter happens to require you to get out and about. Consider it a trial."
"By Teacher's command, I must interfere with the development of the Witch-Demon Tribulation."
"You two will go down the mountain and gain experience. As for what you do, just follow your hearts. There's no need to be particular."
Xuan Du and Xuandan agreed in unison.
Xuandan, especially, couldn't help thinking to himself,
"That certainly fits Master's Way of Non-Action."
Just then, Xuan Du suddenly asked,
"May I ask, Master, are only Junior Brother and I going down the mountain to gain experience?"
"Or do the other two uncles have the same idea?"
Laozi patiently explained,
"All the disciples of the entire Xuan Sect will descend the mountain."
"Help one another, and do not bully your fellow disciples."
"Trials inevitably come with risks, but there are opportunities within those risks as well. As the eldest disciple, you must look after Xuandan."
Xuan Du grew serious, bowed, and replied solemnly,
"Please rest assured, Master. I will do everything in my power to protect Junior Brother."
As soon as he finished speaking, Xuandan felt warmth well up in his heart.
Laozi also smiled as he watched the scene before him.
Xuandan's expression turned serious. He stared at Xuan Du and suddenly spoke.
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