With a point of Lin Tian's finger, the Twelfth-Rank Creation Green Lotus split into three.
The jade-like Azure Lotus underwent a wondrous transformation.
Its refined stamens became a coiling-dragon staff, as though a true dragon had taken shape on its own, its blood-red body brimming with astonishing spiritual energy.
It was a rare and extraordinary treasure.
The lotus body became a three-foot sword, its pommel shaped like a lotus and adorned with five patterns. Though each pattern differed in form, all were exquisite and elegant, while Dao energy suffused the razor-sharp blade.
The lotus seedpod became a Jade Ruyi. Its head took the shape of a celebratory cloud, with three spiritual jades-azure, emerald, and crimson-inlaid upon it, corresponding above to the three lights of sun, moon, and stars, and below to the three powers of heaven, earth, and humanity.
The Three Treasures Jade Ruyi, the Supreme Staff, and the Green Duckweed Sword.
These were the Magic Treasures the Three Pure Ones would wield in later ages.
"Red blossoms, white lotus roots, Azure Lotus leaves—the three teachings were one family from the start!"
Lin Tian spoke slowly, a thoughtful look in his eyes, then handed the Green Duckweed Sword to Tongtian.
"You favor the Sword Law, so this treasure is just right for you. Cultivate diligently once you return. Do not slack off!"
Tongtian accepted the Green Duckweed Sword with delight. "Thank you, Master! Your disciple will cultivate diligently and never slack off!"
Once the sword was in his hands, Tongtian could not bear to put it down.
Lin Tian then looked at Laozi and handed him both the Supreme Staff and the Three Treasures Jade Ruyi.
"Laozi, I have yet to give you any particular guidance, so I shall bestow both these treasures upon you!"
Laozi was equally delighted and