Chen Nianzhi said nothing more, merely taking three gleaming treasures from his sleeve and handing them over.
Dao Venerable Kunxuan accepted the treasure, took one look, and said with delight, "From this day forth, I am willing to follow at your side, Dao Brother."
Only then did everyone realize that the treasure's glow concealed a Tribulation-Crossing Immortal Talisman.
The Tribulation-Crossing Immortal Talisman had been personally crafted by Chen Nianzhi. Its cost was not particularly high, yet it could withstand the final three—and most powerful—lightning tribulations of ascension.
Dao Venerable Kunxuan had delayed becoming an immortal because he lacked confidence in surviving the ascension lightning tribulation. With this immortal talisman, his passage through the tribulation was virtually assured.
With such an opportunity to attain the Dao before him, there was naturally no reason for him to refuse.
Seeing Dao Venerable Kunxuan receive the treasure, the Star Palace Master cupped his hands and said, "During the Abyssal Demon Calamity, your kindness toward me is an indebtedness I could never repay."
"To be able to follow at your side brings great comfort to my heart."
Chen Nianzhi smiled faintly and, as before, bestowed a Tribulation-Crossing Immortal Talisman upon him. Then he said with a smile, "How can this be called following me? Once you join the Guixu Alliance, you will be an elder of the alliance and one who holds its authority."
Having said this, Chen Nianzhi took out another Tribulation-Crossing Immortal Talisman and handed it to the Lightning Tribulation Divine Spirit.
This time, he did not press the matter, merely saying, "In the past, when I inherited the Ten Thousand Tribulations Thunder Scripture from Myriad-Tribulation Thunder Mountain, I owed you a measure of gratitude."
"Today, let this Tribulation-Crossing Immortal Talisman serve as repayment for that old favor."
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