Jade Void Palace

Three beams of treasure light, each distinct.

They were a Taoist Robe, a Great Seal, and a Jade Pendant.

"These three are the Mysterious Yellow Merit Robe, the Heaven-Covering Seal, and the Calm Mind Jade Pendant. All are Postnatal Treasures, obtained by your master during his travels in Honghuang."

"The Mysterious Yellow Merit Robe can block any attack below the Golden Immortal level. The Heaven-Covering Seal focuses on offense; once unleashed, its weight can crush mountains. The Calm Mind Jade Pendant will keep your mind clear, preventing invasion by inner demons or external evils."

Xuanqing's heart burned with excitement.

Good heavens, three Postnatal Treasures right off the bat!

Although not comparable to the Innate Merit Treasure he was still warming up in his embrace, these were given to him for free by his Master!

"Your cultivation is still shallow. These three Magic Treasures are enough for your protection. If you continue to cultivate diligently in the future, your master might even bestow upon you an Innate Spiritual Treasure," Yuanshi Tianzun added.

The meaning was clear: work hard, and you'll be rewarded!

Xuanqing immediately bowed, his tone sincere, "Thank you, Master, for the treasures! This disciple will not fail your high expectations!"

"Mmm," Yuanshi Tianzun nodded with satisfaction. "Follow me."

With a wave of his sleeve, a gentle force lifted Xuanqing. The two transformed into a streak of clear light, flying directly towards the immortal palace suspended above the sea of clouds atop Kunlun Mountain.

Passing through layers of immortal mist, Xuanqing's eyes lit up.

Jade stairs, golden beams, the entire palace was cast from some unknown immortal stone, naturally inscribed with countless The Great Dao runes, resonating with heaven and earth at all times.

Immortal cranes danced and spirit deer roamed before the hall.

The air was filled with scattered Daoist rhymes; just a single breath made Xuanqing feel his primordial spirit surge.

This was the Jade Void Palace!

The dojo of the Three Pure Ones, truly extraordinary.

As Xuanqing gazed in a daze, two figures emerged from the Jade Void Palace.

They were Taishang Laojun and Tongtian Cult Leader.

"Second Brother, your Disciple is quite something!" Tongtian Cult Leader exclaimed boisterously, "Only ten thousand years have passed, and he has not only taken form but also has such a solid foundation. Not bad, not bad!"

Taishang Laojun stroked his long beard and nodded slightly, his gaze towards Xuanqing filled with approval. "His Dao Heart is pure, his foundation stable. Good."

"Disciple Xuanqing, greets Senior Grand Uncle, greets Third Martial Uncle!" Xuanqing dared not delay, stepping forward and bowing respectfully.

"Hahaha, good nephew, rise quickly!" Tongtian Cult Leader appeared extremely hearty. He took a step forward, sizing up Xuanqing from head to toe, becoming more pleased the more he looked.

"You are the first disciple under my Three Pure Ones, your significance is extraordinary. For this first meeting, your Martial Uncle cannot be stingy."

As he spoke, he flipped his hand, and a small sword shimmering with Green light appeared in his palm.

"This sword is named 'Green'. Although it is only a Postnatal Spiritual Treasure, it contains a strand of my sword intent. An ordinary Golden Immortal struck by it would have a tough time."

Tongtian Cult Leader casually tossed the Green sword to Xuanqing.

Xuanqing fumbled to catch it, exclaiming inwardly.

A Postnatal Spiritual Treasure for playing around? As expected of Tongtian Cult Leader!

"Thank you, Third Martial Uncle, for the treasure!"

"A minor matter," Tongtian Cult Leader waved his hand dismissively.

At this moment, Taishang Laojun beside him also spoke, "Your Third Martial Uncle is right. You are the foremost disciple of our Xuanmen, and should not be treated lightly."

He flicked his whisk, and a Purple-Gold Gourd flew before Xuanqing.

"This gourd contains three Nine Revolutions Golden Elixirs, capable of reviving the dead and mending bones. Below Da Luo, as long as there is still a breath left, one pill will instantly restore you. Keep it well."

Xuanqing bowed his thanks again, "Thank you, Senior Grand Uncle, for the generous gift!"

He was overjoyed.

This feeling of being protected and constantly receiving gifts from elders was simply too wonderful!

Seeing that both his brothers had given meeting gifts, Yuanshi Tianzun also showed a hint of a smile. He looked at Xuanqing and said, "Why don't you thank your two Martial Uncles?"

"Disciple thanks Senior Grand Uncle and Third Martial Uncle once more!" Xuanqing bowed solemnly.

After the exchange of courtesies, Yuanshi Tianzun said to Xuanqing, "You have just entered my Jade Void Palace. I have already found a cultivation cave for you. Follow me."

He led Xuanqing around the Jade Void Palace to a cliff face behind the mountain.

This place was shrouded in mist, with a bottomless abyss below and an endless sea of clouds ahead. A naturally formed stone platform extended from the cliff, surrounded by incredibly dense spiritual energy.

"This mountain is named Crane Mountain. From today onwards, it will be your place of cultivation," Yuanshi Tianzun said, pointing to the stone platform.

"Thank you, Master!" Xuanqing was extremely pleased with this location.

Quiet, abundant spiritual energy, beautiful scenery – it was simply a perfect sacred ground for seclusion.

Yuanshi Tianzun looked at Xuanqing, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Your Body is a Spiritual Root of merit, naturally possessing the ability to purify the world's malevolent energy. This is a great divine ability, and also your fundamental The Great Dao."

"Your master will now impart another technique to help you expand this divine ability."

Saying this, he extended a finger and tapped Xuanqing's brow.

"Buzz!"

A vast torrent of information surged into Xuanqing's sea of consciousness.

A supreme technique called the "Myriad Qi Returning to Yuan Purification Technique" was imprinted into his primordial spirit.

This cultivation method was incredibly profound.

It not only allowed Xuanqing to purify malevolent energy and karma from heaven and earth, but it could also purify and refine any mixed spiritual energy he absorbed, even the magic power of his enemies, transforming it into the most fundamental, pure energy for his own absorption.

This was practically a BUG-level cultivation technique tailor-made for him!

"If you cultivate this method diligently, it will be of great use in your future path to enlightenment," Yuanshi said. With that, his figure slowly faded and disappeared.

Xuanqing stood on Crane Mountain Cliff, respectfully seeing his Master off, his heart unable to calm down for a long time.

With the "Myriad Qi Returning to Yuan Purification Technique," his cultivation speed would likely ascend another level.

No sooner said than done, Xuanqing immediately sat cross-legged on the stone platform and began to comprehend the technique.

In the blink of an eye, several thousand years had passed.

On this day, Xuanqing was in seclusion, cultivating. Spiritual energy surged within him, and he had already firmly stood at the peak of the Xuan Immortal realm, just a single step away from the Great Yi Mysterious Immortal realm.

A faint green divine light enveloped him, a manifestation of the Myriad Qi Returning to Yuan Purification Technique operating at its extreme. The spiritual energy of the entire Crane Mountain Cliff was drawn to him, forming a massive vortex.

Just as he was preparing to make a concerted effort to break through to the True Immortal realm.

Suddenly!

A magnificent, vast voice echoed out, spreading throughout the entire Honghuang world!

This voice did not belong to any living being; it seemed to originate from the Great Dao.

"I am Hongjun!"

"Today, my merits are complete, and I have attained sainthood!"

"In three thousand years, I will lecture on the Great Dao in the Purple Cloud Palace beyond the thirty-third heaven. All those in Honghuang who are fated may come and listen!"

The voice layered upon itself, spreading to every corner of the Honghuang world.

Whether it was spirits in the deep sea or forests, great beings in seclusion, or newly born creatures, all heard this voice.

The entire Honghuang world erupted in unprecedented fervor at this moment!

A Saint!

Hongjun had attained sainthood!

Xuanqing's eyes snapped open, bursting with sharp light.

Listening to the Dao in the Purple Cloud Palace!