Shichen nodded slightly, his gaze settling on Di Jun with a hint of approval in his eyes.
He raised a hand and touched one finger to his chest.
A streak of light drifted from his body and flew straight into Di Jun's brow.
"That light contains a strand of Chaos Origin and a complete Time Law Crystal. Consider them your gifts upon becoming my disciple."
Shichen's voice was calm, but everyone present burned with envy.
Chaos Origin was essential to reaching the Heavenly Dao Realm. And the Time Law Crystal was the Dao of Time made solid. Comprehending the mysteries of the laws within it would surpass hundreds of millions of years of bitter cultivation!
Envy was one thing, though. No one dared entertain any improper ideas.
Di Jun was the Time Dao Venerable's first personal disciple. Who would dare touch him?
Di Jun touched his brow, his heart surging. He took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and kowtowed heavily once more.
"Thank you, Master!"
Shichen looked away and swept his gaze over the countless beings of the Primordial World. His voice rang out again:
"The Chaos Academy will formally open soon. When the time comes, you will be guided there."
His gaze shifted toward the Cosmic Sea.
"These are its first students. The search for the Dao is uncertain, and the road ahead is long. May all beings of the myriad worlds ascend soon and have the chance to enter the Chaos Academy."
With that, Shichen cast one last indifferent glance over the Myriad Heavens and Ten Thousand Worlds. The two vast manifestations that blotted out the sky began to fade.
Seeing this, everyone bowed.
"We respectfully see the Dao Venerable off!"
Only when both manifestations had vanished completely did everyone slowly straighten.
High in the void, Heavenly