Chapter 31

Could it be because I previously said that only the Taiyi Realm could contend with the true disciples of the two sects that you acted so rashly?

Looking at Lu Tian's sincere expression, Jieyin felt both helpless and regretful. He should have been a prodigy capable of shaking the Primordial World. How could he destroy his own Dao foundation?

Lu Tian was stunned by his words.

So that was it...

His two masters did not know that he had already gathered Innate Supreme Treasures of all Five Elements Attributes. They thought he had broken through in haste, without refining suitable spiritual treasures into the Five Qi in the Chest.

If that were truly the case, it would indeed be an act that ruined his future.

This misunderstanding was truly...

Lu Tian found it both amusing and helpless. Acquiring three supreme treasures in three thousand years really did sound unbelievable.

Master, rest assured, ** has not damaged his foundation. Lu Tian cupped his hands. I refined each of the Five Qi with compatible spiritual treasures before making my breakthrough.

Jieyin's expression suddenly darkened.

Do not make light of this! Three Five Elements Supreme Treasures in three thousand years, and they just happen to be of the Water, Earth, and Fire elements?

Do you know that my fellow disciple and I have guarded the west for many years, yet possess fewer than four supreme treasures in total?

Lu Tian said no more. Spiritual light abruptly flared around him.

The Plain Cloud Boundary Banner fluttered in the wind, the Twelve-grade Empty Clarity Lotus Platform bloomed with clear radiance, the Kunyuan Dao Robe circulated the aura of the earth, and the Nine Dragon Fire Cover spewed blazing flames.

The four supreme treasures shone together, their aura perfectly integrated with their master's.

This...

Zhunti's words came to an abrupt halt, his eyes widening.

Jieyin repeatedly examined them with his Divine Sense, yet still could not believe it.

No wonder the two saints had lost their composure.

When had the Western Teachings ever been so lavish?

Had these treasures belonged not to Lu Tian but fallen into the hands of the other four saints, they would have paid any price to seize them!

Did you obtain all these spiritual treasures within the past three thousand years?

Jieyin looked at the dazzling array of treasures, and his heart faintly ached.

He had only seen such a sight before at the Dao Ancestor's Treasure Distribution Cliff!

What a pity that he had failed to obtain much back then.

Now that they had fallen into his own disciple's hands, did that not mean he had a share in them as well?

At that thought, Jieyin could no longer maintain the demeanor of a stern master, and the corners of his mouth unconsciously rose.

Who could have imagined that he had given the Plain Cloud Boundary Banner to Lu Tian without the slightest hesitation?

Good! Good! Good!

Worthy indeed of being my fine disciple!

With all five supreme treasures gathered, who could rival a Five Elements Body?

Before long, he might become Taiyi Invincible and directly point toward the Grand Unity Realm!

Zhunti burst into hearty laughter as well.

Lu Tian's rate of growth had far exceeded their expectations.

Heaven-Defying Comprehension was already rare enough.

Yet now he had revealed an astonishing opportunity as well!

Five Top-grade Innate Spiritual Treasures!

As saints, would they actually need to borrow treasures from their disciple when facing matters?

After cultivating through countless Kalpas and traveling across nearly all the east, why had they never discovered such treasures?

Lu Tian coughed lightly.

The gazes of his two masters made him somewhat uncomfortable.

How about...

Giving his masters another surprise?

With a thought, he took out another item.

** His luck had been decent, and he had happened to obtain a Top-grade Innate Spiritual Root along the way—the Enlightenment Tea Tree, which could help one comprehend the Great Dao.

There were nine thousand small leaves, beneficial to both Grand Unity and Taiyi cultivators.

There were nine large leaves, and even Quasi-Saints could benefit from them.

Jieyin and Zhunti's expressions completely changed!

They looked at him as though he were some kind of monstrous freak!

Disciple, tell us honestly. Did you discover the tomb of some Chaos Demon God?

Zhunti truly could not hold himself back any longer.

This was far too outrageous!

Lu Tian had merely taken a trip through the east, yet his gains rivaled their bitter cultivation over hundreds of millions of years!

How could anyone accept that?

Such fortune...

Zhunti felt his scalp tingle.

Even in the eyes of a saint, Lu Tian's opportunities were far too heaven-defying!

Lu Tian looked at his nose, and his nose at his heart, remaining silent.

Do not ask.

If asked, it was simply destiny's favor.

If asked, he was simply the child of fortune.

After being stunned for a long while, Jieyin and Zhunti finally recovered. They sighed that the great rise of the Western Teachings truly rested upon this child.

Lu Tian did not hoard his gains.

He took out the Enlightenment Tea Leaves, keeping five large leaves for himself.

Treasures that could benefit even Quasi-Saints naturally had to be saved to aid his future cultivation.

After all, Nine-leaf Enlightenment Tea took eighty thousand years to mature and was truly an exceedingly rare treasure.

He gave four of the leaves to Jieyin and Zhunti.

Though this item was of little use to the two of them, it was a rare treasure to other Quasi-Saints. It could be used to befriend fellow cultivators or exchange for resources.

As for the ordinary tea leaves, Lu Tian gave them away generously.

With his talent, there would be virtually no obstacles before reaching the Quasi-Saint Realm. These tea leaves meant little to him.

Thus, he simply took out six thousand leaves and gave them to Jieyin and Zhunti to nurture their fellow disciples.

Jieyin gently stroked the tea leaves, his heart finally settling.

With this batch of tea leaves, the cultivation of the Western Teachings' ** would be assured.

At the very least, before reaching the Grand Unity Realm, their comprehension of laws would proceed without hindrance.

The two immediately summoned the five senior brothers, each of whom received two hundred tea leaves.

The five senior brothers were overjoyed.

Though they had entered the Taiyi Realm, their comprehension of laws varied greatly. Only Pharmacist could stand shoulder to shoulder with the Mystic Gate's **.

Now that they had Enlightenment Tea, the Western Teachings' hopes of surpassing the Chan and Jie Sects had greatly increased.

After the five thanked Jieyin, Zhunti, and Lu Tian, they immediately sat on the ground, drank tea, and comprehended the Dao.

Lu Tian also took out a top-grade tea leaf and brewed it.

As the tea entered his throat, his body trembled slightly. It was as though he had been transported to the moment when primordial chaos first opened—

Countless Great Daos manifested before him, allowing him to observe and comprehend them at will.

In an instant, he fell into a deep state of enlightenment.

Although Jieyin and Zhunti were simultaneously ** six people, their gazes remained fixed on Lu Tian.

They were curious: with this child's talent and the aid of Enlightenment Tea, what kind of world-shaking Dao would he comprehend?

Time flew like an arrow, and three hundred years passed in the blink of an eye.

Jieyin lightly tapped the void, and Pharmacist and the other five leisurely awakened, their eyes gleaming brightly.

The Mystic Gate Grand Ceremony begins tomorrow. Hurry and prepare yourselves. Do not diminish our sect's dignity.

As the Western Teachings' disciples made their preparations, Lu Tian remained immersed in his state of enlightenment.

The disciples discussed among themselves: the ceremony was imminent, and they could not delay.

The Western Teachings had come from afar. They absolutely could not neglect proper etiquette—

Did they not see that even the most arrogant Chan Sect strictly observed decorum? Though Taiyi Zhenren was deeply dissatisfied with Lu Tian, his words and actions had never lacked restraint.

Let us set out. It seems your junior brother will need some more time before he recovers.

We will attend the Mystic Gate Grand Gathering first.

As for him, let him continue comprehending here.

Jieyin waved his hand and gave Lu Tian a meaningful look.

No one understood Lu Tian's comprehension better than he did.

After three hundred years of focused comprehension, aided by Enlightenment Tea Leaves, perhaps he would understand something truly shocking!

At a moment like this, the Mystic Gate Grand Gathering had instead become a trivial matter, not worth mentioning.

The Western Teachings needed to contend for prestige, but they were not pressed for this brief moment.

Just as he was about to cast a spell and carry everyone away.

Lu Tian abruptly opened his eyes!

Brilliant light shot from his eyes, erupting directly into two divine beams!

His gaze swept over Pharmacist and the others, making everyone's hearts tighten.

It was as though, beneath Lu Tian's stare, none of their secrets could remain hidden.

Disciple, do not look carelessly!

Just as his gaze was about to reach the two saints, Jieyin and Zhunti.

Zhunti hurriedly shouted a warning and lightly tapped the top of Lu Tian's head.

He conjured a ribbon and wrapped it over Lu Tian's eyes.

The ribbon could seal all five senses, completely blocking Lu Tian's vision and plunging him into darkness at once.

Only then did Zhunti breathe a sigh of relief.

His eye for things was exceptionally sharp. The moment Lu Tian awoke, he understood that this disciple had surely comprehended some heaven-shaking pupil technique.

Though he did not know its exact effect, judging from Lu Tian's difficulty controlling it upon awakening, this technique was certainly extraordinary!

Still shaken, Lu Tian rose and respectfully bowed to Jieyin and Zhunti.

Thank you, Masters, for saving me in time.

He truly felt lingering fear.

He had indeed comprehended a pupil technique, but he had actually wanted to use it to peer at saints?

To be honest, there would be no issue if ordinary people merely saw saints in their usual state.

But if one tried to spy on them with a secret technique, that would simply be courting death!

If he glimpsed even a trace of Heavenly Might upon a saint, his eyes would likely burst apart on the spot!

Though Taiyi Golden Immortals could be reborn from a drop of blood.

If he truly suffered such a calamity, these eyes would be completely ruined.

Peering upon saints was a grave offense of disrespect.

Since you are awake, accompany your master to the Mystic Gate Grand Gathering, lest those people of the east say that the Western Teachings do not understand proper etiquette.

Jieyin placed another layer of restriction over Lu Tian's eyes before finally setting his mind at ease.

** would naturally accompany you.

Lu Tian had awakened precisely to attend this grand gathering!

His Karma with the Jie Sect had yet to be resolved.

Taking this opportunity, it was time to settle it once and for all.

As for this blindfold, it naturally posed no problem.

Though his physical eyes could not see, he still possessed Spiritual Sense, which allowed him to see thousands of times more clearly than physical sight.

Jieyin brought Lu Tian along.

His vision blurred.

The surrounding landscape had already completely changed.

Deep within the Kunlun Mountain Range, an enormous valley stood majestically. Lu Tian and his group halted atop a cliff.

The basin at the valley floor was surrounded by towering peaks, naturally forming an arena for magical combat.

Fellow Daoists, it has been a long time.

Greetings, fellow cultivators.

Jieyin and Zhunti spoke in succession, exchanging pleasantries with the great cultivators present.

Lu Tian and the others held their breath and dared not speak recklessly.

This gathering was truly terrifying!

The Mystic Gate Grand Gathering, hosted by Yuanshi and Tongtian for Discussing the Dao, had assembled nearly half of the Primordial World's foremost cultivators.

With a slight movement of his Divine Sense, Lu Tian detected Styx in the distance.

Old Ancestor Blood Sea nodded and smiled at him, approval flashing in his eyes.

After restoring his foundation, this child had truly surged forward without restraint. He had already entered the Taiyi Realm.

It seemed the Jie Sect and Chan Sect would have to suffer a little...

Given time, he would surely be able to stand alongside us.

Styx pondered inwardly, viewing Lu Tian with great favor.

Looking around, he saw Mystic Gate direct descendants and disciples beneath saints everywhere. Reaching the Grand Unity Realm or even the Quasi-Saint Realm in the future would not be difficult for them.

But even if they attained the Quasi-Saint Realm, could they truly ascend to the absolute peak?

Lu Tian respectfully returned the salute, observing the etiquette of a junior.

His gaze swept over the gathered heroes like lightning—

The sheer number of Quasi-Saint great powers was astonishing!

Those who had not reached this realm could not even enter the Three Pure Ones' notice.

Yet even among Quasi-Saints, there was a gulf as vast as clouds and mud.

Styx stood at the pinnacle of this realm; those who could stand beside him could be counted on one hand.

That Fuxi was Nuwa's Elder Brother and must never be offended.

Kong Xuan, of the Five-Colored Divine Light, acted without restraint. They should avoid his edge.

Zhenyuanzi kept to himself, while Kunpeng had always been a loner.

Haotian and Jade Pond were the Dao Ancestor's attendants. When they met them, they had to address them as Martial Uncle.

Di Jun and Taiyi had not arrived, but the two Demon Empresses had come with the Queen Mother of the West.

Zhunti secretly offered them guidance.

The Pharmacist and the others only felt spiritual might as heavy as mountains. Even though the great powers had restrained their auras, the pressure still left them struggling to breathe.

The sky was clear, with rosy clouds spreading across it.

Where immortal cranes gathered, even the Heavenly Dao had to yield three parts.

Lu Tian silently memorized the appearances of the All Sages, utterly different from what he had imagined in his previous life.

Lu Tian was lost in thought.

Suddenly, the pressure of heaven and earth surged!

Four figures stepped out from the void.

No introduction was needed; Lu Tian recognized them at once—

Supreme Purity Daode, Yuqing Yuanshi, Shangqing Lingbao, and Wa Huang Nuwa!

The Sage's Might swept forth!

Rumble!

Another vast aura exploded before Lu Tian, and the shockwave nearly sent everyone flying.