One Condition, Pure World White Lotus

Xi He spoke up, requesting to change the terms.

"What terms? Let's hear them first," Ling Xiao paused, then said.

The two sisters exchanged a glance, as if consulting one another; for a moment, they actually didn't know what terms to propose.

"How about this: we haven't thought of anything yet. We'll tell you once we've decided."

"You can rest assured that we won't ask for anything excessive; it will certainly be within your capabilities."

Xi He said in a clear, cold voice.

As her voice fell, it was the turn of the three brothers to exchange glances. Di Jun winked frantically, as if to say, "Agree to it quickly!"

"Fine, I accept your terms."

Ling Xiao hesitated for a moment before nodding. To refuse such a "something for nothing" deal would make him seem like a complete fool.

Who knows what the future holds?

Both sides hit it off immediately. Following this, Di Jun held the River Map and Luo Scroll and began to openly study the Lunar Grand Formation.

Unknowingly, a long time passed.

On this day, a vast aura surged forth; Di Jun had finally succeeded in his enlightenment.

And so, under the envious and jealous gazes of Xi He and Changxi, the three brothers swaggered away.

The two sisters watched Ling Xiao's retreating back, unwilling to look away for a long time.

On the way back, Di Jun couldn't help but share his joy with his two brothers.

"Although we didn't obtain any rare treasures on this trip to the Lunar Star, having the Lunar Grand Formation is worth more than anything."

Speaking of this, he couldn't help but sigh.

"This time, we owe it all to Third Brother; otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable."

"Big Brother, we are all brothers; you are being too polite."

Ling Xiao spread his hands, then, thinking of something, looked at Di Jun and said.

"Big Brother, have you ever considered merging the Lunar Formation and the Solar Formation? If Yin and Yang were to combine, perhaps it could produce a qualitative change."

Di Jun's eyes lit up. "I have had this thought as well, but merging the two formations is likely not so easy. I haven't the slightest clue where to start."

"I have some ideas; you might want to listen..."

Ling Xiao described some of the formations he knew from his previous life.

The Two-Emanations Dust Formation, the Immortal-Slaughtering Formation, the Five-Elements Formation—all the formations he was aware of.

Ling Xiao was merely speaking off the cuff, but Di Jun became more and more enthralled as he listened, the corners of his mouth gradually curling upward.

"Brilliant! Third Brother, these ideas of yours are truly exquisite. My mind has suddenly cleared; I now have great confidence that I can merge the two formations and create an even more powerful one!"

Di Jun said excitedly. Originally, his thoughts had been chaotic and directionless, but Ling Xiao's ideas were like a sudden enlightenment, parting the clouds to reveal the clear sky.

"Once I have merged the formations, the safety of us three brothers will be greatly guaranteed, and we will fear no enemy."

Di Jun said with longing, a brilliant light flashing in his eyes. The recent battle had left a deep impression on him; as the eldest brother, not only did he lack the ability to protect his brothers, but he had instead become a burden.

This left a bitter taste in his heart.

"By the way, Big Brother, I have something to give you."

Ling Xiao said suddenly, and with a thought, the Twelfth-Grade Purifying White Lotus appeared in his hand.

"Your River Map and Luo Scroll are extraordinary, but they lean more toward utility. In combat, you will inevitably be at a disadvantage. Take this treasure; it can compensate for your lack of offense and defense."

Di Jun looked at the Twelfth-Grade Purifying White Lotus in shock.

"This is...?"

"The Twelfth-Grade Purifying White Lotus, a top-tier Innate Spiritual Treasure," Ling Xiao said with a smile, then added, "I discovered it on the Sun Star after you two went to the Lunar Star."

Di Jun came to his senses and immediately shook his head. "No, this treasure is too precious. You should keep it for yourself. I have the formation; I don't need this."

"Big Brother, I have the Primordial Cauldron, which handles both offense and defense, and the Primordial Measuring Ruler. I have absolutely no use for this; you need it more than I do."

Ling Xiao persuaded him. Compared to himself, Di Jun clearly needed the Twelfth-Grade Purifying White Lotus more.

From the previous battle, it was clear that after a major fight, Tai Yi had the protection of the Chaos Bell, so even if he couldn't win, he only suffered minor injuries.

Looking at Di Jun, on the other hand, if they had arrived any later, he would have been beaten into nothingness.

In terms of cultivation, the two of them were about the same, but in terms of Dharma treasures, there was a vast difference.

"Third Brother is right, Big Brother. Just take it. With this treasure, your strength will improve, and you won't be holding us back in the future."

Tai Yi joked, his words carrying a hint of a sharp tongue.

Di Jun hadn't wanted it, but hearing this, his composure broke. He glared at Tai Yi and took the Twelfth-Grade Purifying White Lotus.

He swore in his heart that after returning, he would cultivate diligently; he had to make his two brothers look at him with new eyes.

Returning to the Sun Star, the three began a long period of closed-door cultivation.

Ling Xiao was immersed in refining the Chaos Bead, unable to extricate himself.

Endless years passed by.

On this day.

Ling Xiao awoke from his cultivation; his eyes were filled with chaos, evolving heavens and earth, stars shining, before finally returning to the depths of his pupils.

Throughout these long years, he had cultivated while refining the Chaos Bead, and his cultivation had progressed from the mid-stage of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal to the perfection stage.

Within each realm, there were the early, mid, late, and perfection stages.

As for the levels of cultivation, those below the Immortal realm were not worth mentioning; starting from the Immortal realm, they were divided into Earth Immortal, Heaven Immortal, True Immortal, Mystic Immortal, Golden Immortal, Primordial Unity Golden Immortal, and Great Luo Golden Immortal.

After that, one either cultivated the Law to prove the Dao via strength, reaching the Golden Immortal of the Origin and the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal of the Origin.

Or, one could choose to Slash the Three Corpses; after reaching the perfection of the Great Luo, slashing one corpse resulted in the early stage of the Quasi-Sage, two corpses the mid-stage, and three corpses the late stage. Following this, one would cultivate to perfection, merge the three corpses, seize the fortune of heaven and earth, and attain the Dao Fruit of the Origin.

There was also the method of Proving the Dao via Merit.

All three types could be called Sages, yet there were distinctions among them; for the latter two methods, the Primordial Spirit was entrusted to the Heavenly Dao, meaning that as long as the Heavenly Dao remained intact, the Sage would not perish.

The first method, Proving the Dao via strength, focused on one's own Dao Fruit; that is, using one's own immeasurably profound magic power and cultivation to forcibly break free from the shackles of the Heavenly Dao to prove the Dao and become a Sage.

For Ling Xiao, holding the Chaos Bead and choosing to prove the Dao via Law was naturally the first choice.

He would not even consider the other two.

On this day, Di Jun and Tai Yi also awoke from their cultivation one after another.

The three brothers gathered to check their progress.

"This elder brother is now at the late stage of the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal. Second Brother, Third Brother, how about you two?"

Di Jun laughed heartily. He had been inspired and gained deep insights, breaking through from the early stage to the late stage. Such rapid progress surely surpassed his two younger brothers.

In this way, as the eldest brother, he would be able to protect his brothers.

"Big Brother, I also luckily broke through to the late stage," Tai Yi said with a subtle smile, speaking modestly.

Suddenly, Di Jun's smile froze, but it was not over yet, for Ling Xiao also spoke up.

"Big Brother, my luck was not bad; I broke through to the perfection stage."

"You... you are all monsters."

Di Jun looked at his two brothers, remained silent for a long time, and finally squeezed out these words.

At this moment, an ethereal voice resounded across the sky.

"I am Hongjun. Today I have become a Sage. Three thousand years from now, I shall preach at the Purple Cloud Palace. All those with affinity may come."