Leaving Kunlun to Visit Taishang! Randeng Daoren Wants to Take a Master?

They entered Yuxu Palace.

Jade palaces rose beneath veils of mist and cloud.

Covered corridors wound through the grounds, exquisite and crystal-clear at every turn.

Before long, Qin Mu, Yu Ding, Guangchengzi, and Daoxing arrived at the main hall.

A glance around revealed glazed tiles atop the hall, gleaming beneath the sun; white jade railings before the steps, shining brilliantly in the wind.

Treasure cauldrons stood within the hall, sandalwood incense curling upward with its true fragrance. Vases on the platform held exotic blooms, each presenting auspicious haze.

Upon the cloud platform before the hall sat a man.

His bearing was solemn and majestic, his brows like a new moon, his eyes like bright stars, his nose straight, his mouth square, and his earlobes hanging past his shoulders.

He wore an Eight Trigrams immortal robe embroidered with the sun, moon, stars, mountains, rivers, lands, and peoples.

Rosy clouds wreathed his body, and a thousand streams of auspicious radiance manifested the profundity of the boundless Great Dao.

Who else could it be but Yuqing Primordial Heavenly Venerate, one of the Three Pure Ones?

At that moment, Primordial Heavenly Venerate neither spoke nor moved, yet an unsurpassable majesty radiated from him.

Upon seeing Primordial Heavenly Venerate, Qin Mu bowed and said:

"Disciple Qin Mu pays respects to Second Martial Uncle!"

Hearing this, Primordial Heavenly Venerate slowly opened his eyes. The pressure of his Quasi-Saint cultivation withdrew into him as his gaze settled upon Qin Mu.

"No need for such formalities!"

As he spoke, a trace of approval flashed through Primordial Heavenly Venerate's eyes. He continued:

"Tongtian has indeed taken in a fine disciple. In such a short time, you have already cultivated to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm. Your foundation is firm, and your Dao Resonance is heaven-born."

Primordial Heavenly Venerate had sensed Qin Mu the moment he entered Kunlun Mountain.

Naturally, he had also noticed that Qin Mu's cultivation had already broken through to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal level.

Such a cultivation speed truly far surpassed that of ordinary people.

Upon hearing this, Guangchengzi's brows sank slightly, and a strange glint flashed through his eyes. He was deeply displeased.

Isn't it only because he entered under the Three Pure Ones before us?

If I had been given the same amount of time, I would certainly have cultivated to the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm as well.

He was thoroughly unconvinced by Qin Mu.

Especially since, outside Yuxu Palace earlier, Qin Mu had used the aura of a Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal to suppress him, filling him with indignation.

Yu Ding glanced at Qin Mu, his heart filled with countless emotions.

When they had first met at Buzhou Mountain, Qin Mu had merely been a Primordial Unity Golden Immortal.

Yet now, he had already stepped into the Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal realm.

Hearing Primordial Heavenly Venerate's praise, Qin Mu smiled faintly, cupped his hands, and said after a moment's thought:

"Martial Uncle praises me too highly. This disciple merely happened to encounter a fortunate opportunity!"

Primordial Heavenly Venerate smiled faintly.

"Your Eldest Martial Uncle has already moved to Xuandu Purple Mansion and established Eight Sceneries Palace as his Daoist grounds."

"Your master, meanwhile, resides on Golden Ao Island in the East Sea."

"If you have no pressing matters, you may remain on Kunlun Mountain to cultivate."

Primordial Heavenly Venerate had also seen that Qin Mu possessed extraordinary Fortune.

Though he was Tongtian's disciple, if he could be kept on Kunlun Mountain, it might not be impossible to have him change banners in the future.

Hearing this, Qin Mu naturally understood the meaning behind Primordial Heavenly Venerate's words. After some consideration, he replied:

"Thank you for your favor, Second Martial Uncle. However, this disciple has traveled for many years and has yet to pay respects to my master. Now that I have returned, I should naturally return to Golden Ao Island to report in."

"I will not trouble Martial Uncle any longer."

Primordial Heavenly Venerate did not mind Qin Mu's words. Knowing that such matters could not be forced, he nodded.

"Since that is the case, do as you wish!"

"This disciple takes his leave."

Qin Mu bowed to Primordial Heavenly Venerate once more. Without lingering, he turned and left Yuxu Palace.

Before long, Qin Mu had departed Kunlun Mountain.

Eldest Martial Uncle has gone to Eight Sceneries Palace. I can pay him a visit before returning to Golden Ao Island in the East Sea.

After leaving the Mountain-Protecting Array, Qin Mu made his plans.

What he truly hoped for was to make a trip to Eight Sceneries Palace. Perhaps he might refresh a Great Red Packet there.

Earlier, atop the Heavenly Pillar of Buzhou Mountain, he had obtained a dropped Great Red Packet.

Upon opening it, he had received a Million-Year Mana reward and the "Lin Zi Secret."

In Qin Mu's view, Xuandu Purple Mansion, the Daoist grounds chosen by Taishang, was also a blessed land. Great Red Packets would surely drop there.

Having made up his mind, Qin Mu did not delay. He rose into the air and hurried toward Eight Sceneries Palace.

Not long after Qin Mu departed, a powerful aura descended outside Kunlun Mountain.

Boom!

Amidst shimmering golden light, a Daoist revealed himself.

The newcomer wore a gray robe and had an ancient, unadorned face. Extinction Buddhist light coiled around him, yet it also subtly accorded with the Dao Resonance of the Mystic Gate.

His twin topknots displayed the two colors of Qian Kun, while white cranes soared amid clouds upon his black Daoist robe.

He possessed both immortal bearing and Daoist bones, with rosy radiance appearing around his body.

Most notably, the aura emanating from him belonged unmistakably to a Quasi-Saint Mighty One.

This Daoist was none other than Randeng Daoren.

"I have finally arrived at Kunlun Mountain!"

"I wonder whether I will be able to successfully enter under Primordial Heavenly Venerate this time?"

Randeng Daoren muttered to himself.

He had come to Kunlun Mountain this time with the intention of entering under Primordial Heavenly Venerate.

Although he himself possessed Quasi-Saint cultivation.

Randeng Daoren also understood very well.

Without becoming a Saint, all were ants.

And Primordial Heavenly Venerate was one of the Six Saints of All Heavens personally designated by Hongjun Dao Ancestor. He would surely become a Saint in the future.

Randeng Daoren sought to enter under Primordial Heavenly Venerate merely with the mindset of trying his luck.

Perhaps he might obtain an opportunity related to the Saintly Path here on Kunlun Mountain.

Among the Three Pure Ones, Taishang had shown no intention of accepting disciples.

Thus, Randeng Daoren could only turn his thoughts toward Primordial Heavenly Venerate and Tongtian.

Just as Randeng Daoren was lost in thought, Kunlun Mountain's Mountain-Protecting Array suddenly opened.

Then Guangchengzi emerged from within the array.

The instant Randeng Daoren arrived outside Kunlun Mountain, Primordial Heavenly Venerate had sensed him. He therefore sent a voice transmission to Guangchengzi, instructing him to come receive the visitor.

After all, Randeng Daoren was a Quasi-Saint Mighty One. He had to be shown this measure of respect.

Seeing Randeng Daoren outside the Mountain-Protecting Array, Guangchengzi was puzzled.

Why has a Quasi-Saint Mighty One come to Kunlun Mountain at this time?

Even as he hesitated, Guangchengzi had already approached. He bowed to Randeng Daoren.

"This junior, Guangchengzi, pays respects to Senior!"

"May I ask why Senior has come to Kunlun?"

Randeng Daoren smiled faintly and replied in a calm tone:

"This poor Daoist is Randeng. I have come to visit Kunlun Mountain today and hope you will lead the way!"

Guangchengzi nodded and did not press further.

He understood clearly that even if a Quasi-Saint Mighty One like Randeng Daoren had some purpose, he would not speak of it to him.

"Senior, please!"

After pausing for a moment, Guangchengzi did not delay and led Randeng Daoren into Kunlun Mountain.

Before long, under Guangchengzi's guidance, Randeng Daoren arrived within Yuxu Palace.

Seeing Randeng arrive, Primordial Heavenly Venerate's gaze shifted slightly as he asked with a smile:

"May I ask what brings Fellow Daoist Randeng here from so far away?"

As he spoke, Primordial Heavenly Venerate was exceedingly courteous. The words "Fellow Daoist" clearly showed his recognition of Randeng's Quasi-Saint status.

After all, Randeng Daoren had been a fellow Daoist who had listened to the Dao with him at Zixiao Palace.

Furthermore, his cultivation was also at the Quasi-Saint level.

Calling him "Fellow Daoist" was indeed not excessive.

Of course, once Primordial Heavenly Venerate became a Saint in the future, that would be another matter.

However, though Primordial Heavenly Venerate had comprehended the Dao for many years, he had yet to find the opportunity to become a Saint.

Hearing Primordial Heavenly Venerate's words, Randeng Daoren did not beat around the bush. He bowed slightly and replied:

"This poor Daoist has come to Kunlun this time."

"I wish to enter under Fellow Daoist Primordial Heavenly Venerate!"