True Lord of Pure Source, Wondrous Dharma, Supreme Dao, Primal Orchid, and Incense Accumulation...
This was the rank and title Chi Yun-Zi had promised on behalf of the Heavenly Court, and a crucial foundation for Li Ling to ascend to Earth Immortal despite being a great cultivator who accepted deployments but not summons to court.
It proclaimed to the world that Li Ling had henceforth joined the immortal dao and entered the Heavenly Court's service.
"Your subject, Li Ling, accepts the edict!"
Li Ling raised both hands and received the Jade-Sealed Edict from the heavenly official who had delivered it.
"Congratulations!"
"True Lord of Pure Source, Wondrous Dharma, Supreme Dao, Primal Orchid, and Incense Accumulation..."
"Our righteous immortal sects have gained another pillar to hold up the heavens. This truly calls for celebration!"
After Li Ling put away the edict and escorted the messenger into the hall, everyone came forward to congratulate him.
Smiling, Li Ling responded to them one by one before announcing the official start of the celebration.
It was now mid-June, coinciding with the 116th anniversary of the Incense Accumulation Sect's founding. Though this was no grand milestone marked by a round number, the special significance of its connection to the Heavenly Court warranted lavish festivities.
The Incense-Burning Festival, Spirit-Food Banquet, Pill Gathering, Incense Competition, Market Ward's Market Gathering, and Dao Discussion took place one after another.
His second disciple Shu Changsheng, third disciple Zhu Lisheng, fourth disciple Song Yang, fifth disciple Luo Ying, sixth disciple Luo Dao, and seventh disciple Yang Ziying-all six True Disciples had established families and careers, with sects and subordinate forces of their own, as well as personal disciples.
Shu Changsheng had even begun nurturing a True Disciple named An He, while the others also had outstanding talents among their disciples.
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