Xuandu Comes to Pick Someone Up

A world of Moon Landscape Painting.

A huge, somewhat ethereal Taiji Diagram hangs high above a mountain peak.

A hazy black and white light emanated from the Taiji Diagram, illuminating the entire mountain peak and revealing every detail.

Right below this Taiji Diagram, Zhou Hao sat cross-legged with his eyes closed.

Generally, cultivators need to consolidate their cultivation after breaking through a new realm. Zhou Hao first used eight drops of Blue Flower Water Pearl to continuously maintain a state of enlightenment in which he was immersed in thoughtless and mindless. He not only perfected the fourth move of Taiji Fist Art, "Five Elements Hammer," but also comprehended the origin of the Tai Chi Great Dao.

Now, as I carefully contemplate the Tai Chi Great Dao, I feel a constant stream of insights welling up in my mind, and the bottlenecks that once perplexed me are now being broken down one by one.

A month passed quietly during this period of quiet contemplation.

"Hoo." Zhou Hao suddenly opened his eyes, Taiji Diagram in the void above his head solidified instantly, bursting forth with endless black and white light, as if another Mingyue had appeared in the sky.

Wow!

Zhou Hao stood up, and with every move he made, black and white energy surged and swirled around the surface of his legs and hands.

"Such immense power."

"Previously, when I faced Celestial Immortals, I could only rely on the Void Return Power of my Second Primordial Spirit avatar; my true self didn't even have the qualifications to fight against Celestial Immortals."

After all, the true form is merely Myriad Phenomena, and the difference in power level between the Origin Power and the magical power of a Celestial Immortal is too great.

"But now that I have this Taiji Power, not only is its power level higher than divine power and magic power, but it is also inexhaustible. If I were to face those Shaoyan Clan, I could easily kill them with my own power alone."

Zhou Hao was overjoyed.

The power of Taiji Power, a fundamental force, requires no specific spiritual or physical requirements.

Once you understand it.

So even an ordinary person can possess the incredible power of Taiji Power in every gesture.

"This is only the first level of Taiji Power, the ' Moonlight Realm '," Zhou Hao exclaimed, deeply moved.

"If the Taiji Power could be raised a few more levels, even something as insane as using the Myriad Phenomena True Body to kill a Celestial God or True Immortal wouldn't be impossible!"

According to the information that Xia Emperor transmitted to him a month ago, there are different realms of primal power like Taiji Power.

The first level is the ' Moonlight Realm ', which is outwardly manifested as the faint black and white aura that Zhou Hao is currently naturally condensing on his body.

It was named so because it resembles the hazy light of moonlight.

Generally, only a Pure Yang True Immortal who has fully comprehended and mastered a Great Dao, or an exceptionally talented genius among the Celestial Immortals, can comprehend the origin and enter the Moonlight Realm.

The second level above the Moonlight Realm is the ' Radiant Sun Realm '.

Those who can reach this level are considered top-tier even among Pure Yang True Immortal.

The third level above the Radiant Sun Realm, the ' Imperial Realm,' can only be mastered by the most outstanding Pure Yang True Immortal, those peerless beings renowned throughout the Three Realms.

The fourth level, the ' Spirit Heart Realm,' is extremely difficult for even Pure Yang True Immortal to reach; those who can attain this level are almost all Dao Ancestors.

As for whether there is a fifth level, it wasn't mentioned in the information provided by Xia Emperor, so he obviously didn't know either.

"Thinking so much is useless." Zhou Hao shook his head. "The road is right here. As long as I keep moving forward, I will surely reach the end!"

The main hall of the Heavenly Brilliance Hall.

"Xia Mang, you old codger, you're truly cunning and treacherous!" Lü Dongbin exclaimed. "To prevent Zhou Hao from killing other Myriad Phenomena True Person, you specially carved out an independent area within the Moon Landscape Painting, and accelerated time. One hour outside is equivalent to one month inside. You ostensibly do this because Zhou Hao's cultivation time is short, but you want him to consolidate his realm and cultivate in peace. What a clever scheme!"

"Zhou Hao can already master the Taiji Power. With the guidance of the Xuanwu Great Emperor, it's not impossible for him to raise his Taiji Power to the third level, the Imperial Realm, before his tribulation. That would greatly increase his chances of passing the Heavenly God Tribulation," Xia Emperor laughed. "Once he passes the Heavenly God Tribulation, he will immediately become an unparalleled existence among the True Immortals and Heavenly Gods of the Three Realms, perhaps even surpassing you, Lü Dongbin. Isn't it normal for me to curry favor with such a person?"

The other Pure Yang True Immortal also nodded.

Although the Heavenly God Tribulation is hundreds or thousands of times more dangerous than the Celestial Immortal Tribulation, and even stronger for the most monstrous beings, it still has its limits.

If even a monster like Zhou Hao cannot be overcome, then the gods may one day disappear from the Three Realms.

Lü Dongbin pursed his lips, about to speak again, when suddenly a strange fragrance wafted in from outside the main hall, quickly filling the entire Heavenly Brilliance Hall.

Inside the hall, the Celestial Ancestor and the disciples and clansmen who had come with them all twitched their noses, greedily inhaling the exotic fragrance.

The celestial ancestors were fine, feeling only that their spirits were clear.

After taking a few breaths, the disciples at the Myriad Phenomena True Person realm suddenly realized that the Origin Power in their Purple Mansion Origin Sea had become much thicker without them even noticing, as if they had just refined several thousand catties of Origin Liquid.

"It's Senior Brother!" Lü Dongbin stood up abruptly.

Senior Brother?

The eight true immortals and gods, including Xia Emperor, Northern Land Immortal Elder, Crimson Pole True Lord, Celestial God Di Hao, also hurriedly got up and rushed to the Heavenly Brilliance Hall to greet them.

Wow!

Thousands of celestial beings, along with a group of disciples and clansmen, all looked outwards, each one shocked and puzzled.

The fact that the Xia Emperor and the other nine officials took the initiative to welcome them meant that an extraordinary person had arrived.

A middle-aged man dressed in a black and white Daoist robe, with an ancient and simple appearance, slowly walked in. As he entered, the exotic fragrance in the Heavenly Brilliance Hall became even stronger, and some golden, round lumps of Earth Spirit Elixir and Jade Liquid even appeared out of thin air.

"Xuandu Grand Mage!"

"It's Xuandu Grand Mage!"

"No wonder it has such a unique fragrance; it's clearly the scent of elixir!"

The nearly one thousand celestial beings all thought to themselves.

Xuandu Grand Mage resides in the Purple Light Hall of the Eight Views Palace in the Heavenly Court the Heavenly Realm. He is the oldest among the Pure Yang True Immortal and one of the three incarnations of the Dao Sect leader, the Three Pure Ones, as well as the direct disciple of the Supreme Clarity Moral Heavenly Venerable.

Besides alchemy and meditation, Xuandu Grand Mage was not bound by sectarian restrictions and often expounded the "Limitless Supreme True Wondrous Method" to the Dao Sect immortals in the Purple Light Hall.

Therefore, although he rarely travels within the Three Realms, most celestial beings recognize this ancient being.

"Senior Brother," Lü Dongbin greeted with clasped hands.

"Greetings, Xuandu Grand Mage." Xia Emperor and the other eight True Immortals and Celestials also bowed in greeting.

"Please, everyone, no need for formalities." Xuandu Grand Mage nodded gently.

Xia Emperor waved his hand and set up another seat to the left of his throne, respectfully inviting Xuandu Grand Mage to sit down before the other immortals and gods took their seats.

It's no wonder that Xia Emperor and his followers were so respectful.

Although everyone is a Pure Yang True Immortal, there are quite a few Pure Yang True Immortal who frequently go to listen to the teachings of Xuandu Grand Mage.

Xia Emperor had heard his master, Crimson Bright Dao Ancestor, say that when he met Xuandu Grand Mage, he should not treat him as an ordinary True Immortal or Heavenly God, but rather as a powerful being of the Dao Ancestor level.

Not to mention alchemy, the Eight Views Palace is the foremost in the Three Realms. The Nine-Revolution Golden Pill, the Great Luo Golden Elixir, and many other top-tier spiritual pills can only be refined by the Supreme Pure Dao Venerable and the Xuandu Grand Mage.

The fact that Lü Dongbin, who was previously unruly and dissolute, became so obedient after meeting the Xuandu Grand Mage shows just how high the prestige of this senior disciple of the Dao Sect was.

"What has alarmed the Grand Mage, that he has suddenly come to my Xia Clan Great World?" Xia Emperor asked cautiously.

"I have come here to receive my master's decree and to escort my junior brother back to the Eight Views Palace," Xuandu Grand Mage said with a smile.

Junior brother?

"My master accepted a disciple, how come I had no idea at all?" Lü Dongbin exclaimed in astonishment.

The eyes of the eight true immortals and gods, including Xia Emperor, widened in surprise.

The Three Pure Ones, the leaders of the Dao Sect... have accepted disciples?

Is this Immortal Fate Assembly Gathering really that high-level?

First there were disciples of the Xuanwu Great Emperor, and now even the most powerful Dao Sect leader among all the great beings in the Three Realms has disciples he has his eye on.

etc.

Could it be...?

"Xia Mang, move Zhou Hao out of the Moon Landscape Painting. The teacher is still waiting, so I can't stay any longer." Xuandu Grand Mage looked at the Moon Landscape Painting, and when he saw the faint black and white energy flowing around Zhou Hao, he nodded in satisfaction.

No wonder the teacher noticed him; his talent and aptitude are probably comparable to those at Donghua.

"It really is Zhou Hao!" Xia Emperor looked at Zhou Hao with envy in his eyes.

Among powerful individuals, there are differences in strength, and their status naturally differs accordingly.

Although Master Crimson Bright Dao Ancestor was also a powerful being and one of the overlords of the Three Realms, he had dozens of great worlds under his command, including the Great Xia World, and hundreds of Pure Yang True Immortal and Heavenly God disciples.

But the ' Three Pure Ones ' are the leaders of the Dao Sect, who have dozens of powerful subordinates.

In fact, Master Crimson Bright Dao Ancestor and Xuanwu Great Emperor were also members of the Dao Sect, both belonging to the Three Pure Ones.

Wow~~~~

A figure appeared out of thin air in the main hall of the Heavenly Brilliance Hall.

"What's this?" Zhou Hao opened his eyes in confusion and saw a black-robed emperor and a middle-aged man dressed in a black and white Daoist robe sitting not far in front of him.

On either side of them stood eight elderly men, Daoist priests, and monks exuding a terrifying aura...

"Zhou Hao." A familiar voice came from the black-robed emperor.

"It is the Xia Emperor." Zhou Hao hesitated slightly, but still prepared to bow and pay his respects.

After all, he was the emperor of this great world he inhabited, and an ancient Pure Yang True Immortal who had lived from the era of gods and demons to the present day.

"Haha, I can't accept your gift." Xia Emperor waved his hand with a smile, and Zhou Hao suddenly felt as if an invisible wall of energy had appeared in front of him, supporting him.

"Junior Brother," the middle-aged man in a black and white Daoist robe with a simple and ancient face said with a smile, "Master has ordered me to come and take you back to the Eight Views Palace in the Heavenly Realm."

Junior Brother? The Eight Views Palace of the Heavenly Realm?

Zhou Hao was somewhat bewildered.

The Eight Views Palace... In the Dao Sect scriptures of my previous life, that was the Daoist temple of the Supreme Clarity Moral Heavenly Venerable.

"Senior," Zhou Hao steadied himself and asked, holding his breath, "May I ask which great master wishes to take me as his disciple?"

"The leader of the Dao Sect, the Three Pure Ones!" the middle-aged man said, enunciating each word clearly.

That's all for now; this reveals Zhou Hao's future lineage.

My daughter has a fever again tonight. I'll have to apologize if I update too late tomorrow, everyone. I don't know how long I'll have to stay up.

If I can update, I'll continue to write long chapters to entertain you all.