"No wonder Second Senior Brother recommended Haotian and Yaochi, and Eldest Senior Brother didn't hesitate to let his Good Corpse Incarnation reside in the Thirty-Three Heavens.
After all this time, it turns out the two Senior Brothers saw through Master's thoughts, which is why they made such a choice at the last moment."
Master Tongtian finally understood completely. After all this time, he had been a complete fool, utterly unaware.
At this moment, Hong Ze, who was beside him, also understood. He guessed that Master Tongtian definitely hadn't given Haotian and Yaochi any face.
"Master, did Grandmaster ask you to send disciples to the Heavenly Court, and then you politely refused?"
Master Tongtian nodded, and at the same time, a hint of something different appeared in his eyes as he looked at Hong Ze.
"How do you know everything that happened in Zixiao Palace? Could it be that you can sense it?"
Hong Ze then remembered that he had said a bit too much and quickly shook his head, saying,
"Master, please don't flatter this disciple. This disciple is just a small Heavenly Immortal. How could I possibly have such ability?
Everything I know about what happened in Zixiao Palace was inferred from Master's expression and words."
Master Tongtian didn't quite believe what Hong Ze said and pointed to the Carp Playing with Lotus Picture on the table.
"A Heavenly Immortal can draw such an Innate Spiritual Treasure. If you were a Great Luo Golden Immortal or even a Quasi-Sage, what would you be capable of then?"
Hong Ze couldn't understand. The painting he drew, although it could be called a masterpiece among paintings for its lifelike quality, was still just a painting after all.
How could his Master be so certain that the Carp Playing with Lotus Picture he drew would be an Innate Spiritual Treasure comparable to the Mountain and Rivers State Diagram?
Just as Hong Ze didn't know how to answer Master Tongtian, Yun Xiao, who was in a state of enlightenment, finally stirred.
Her previously still hands suddenly began to pluck the zither strings, and a melodious zither sound instantly filled the air.
Hong Ze only felt that Yun Xiao had made progress and didn't sense anything different about the zither music.
But Master Tongtian felt it. "The zither music carries a melody that calms the mind and spirit. Even a violent ancient fierce beast would probably listen peacefully to Yun Xiao playing the zither right now. Yun Xiao's Dao is complete."
As soon as Master Tongtian finished speaking, infinite changes instantly appeared on Yun Xiao's body.
The surrounding spiritual energy of heaven and earth surged towards her, entering her body through her hands.
Immediately after, three flowers bloomed above Yun Xiao's head, and the five energies within her abdomen faced the sun. She had actually attained the Grand Luo Dao Fruit of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.
This made Master Tongtian extremely happy. Just as he was about to praise Yun Xiao's exceptional talent,
Qiong Xiao on the other side also stirred. Her hands slowly stretched out, as if she had merged with the surrounding scenery.
If one didn't use their Dharma Eye to look, they wouldn't even be able to sense Qiong Xiao's presence.
This couldn't help but shock Master Tongtian again. "Qiong Xiao can actually merge with all things. It seems her Dao has also been found."
As an uncontainable smile appeared on Master Tongtian's face, three flowers also gathered above Qiong Xiao's head, and the five energies within her abdomen also reached the state of facing the sun.
Another Great Luo Golden Immortal. In the blink of an eye, the Jie Sect had two more Great Luo Golden Immortals. How could Master Tongtian not be happy about this?
Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao, who had awakened from their state of enlightenment and successfully attained the Grand Luo Dao Fruit, were about to thank Hong Ze when they saw that Master Tongtian was also present.
They immediately knelt on the ground, performed a kneeling bow to Master Tongtian, and said, "Disciples pay respects to Master."
Master Tongtian nodded in satisfaction and, with a wave of his hand, helped Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao up.
"You two girls are quite good. Originally, I thought it would be your Senior Brother Duo Bao and your three Senior Sisters who would first attain the Grand Luo Dao Fruit, and then it would be your turn.
It seems I underestimated your aptitude. I didn't expect you to attain the Grand Luo Dao Fruit before them."
Hearing Master Tongtian praise her and her sister like this, Yun Xiao quickly spoke up.
"Master, you are too kind. Before this disciple, Senior Sister Gui Ling was the first to attain the Grand Luo.
Then, Senior Sisters Jin Ling and Wu Dang successively attained the Grand Luo.
Even this disciple's brother, Zhao Gongming, had already attained the Grand Luo Golden Immortal Dao Fruit before this disciple and my sister."
Master Tongtian hadn't expected that in just a few thousand years since he left Golden Turtle Island, six Grand Luo Golden Immortals would appear in the Jie Sect.
This instantly elevated the overall strength of the Jie Sect. It could even be said that they had completely surpassed the Human Sect, the Elucidation Sect, and even the Western Sect.
At the same time, Master Tongtian also realized that the attainment of the Grand Luo Golden Immortal status by these disciples under his tutelage must be inextricably linked to his eldest disciple, Hong Ze.
Otherwise, Yun Xiao and Qiong Xiao wouldn't have been able to break through here with Hong Ze.
However, Master Tongtian didn't reveal this, but was secretly pleased in his heart.
But Master Tongtian also couldn't understand how a Heavenly Immortal could help those disciples attain the Grand Luo.
After all, Master Tongtian was a Saint, and nothing below a Saint could be hidden from him.
Therefore, standing before Hong Ze, Master Tongtian was equivalent to seeing through Hong Ze completely.
It was just a pity that Master Tongtian didn't know that Hong Ze had nine Great Dao Saint Positions on him, which was something he, as a Saint, couldn't see through.
So, in front of Master Tongtian, Hong Ze was still just a cultivator at the Heavenly Immortal level, and there was no discernible difference whatsoever.
While Master Tongtian was puzzled, Yun Xiao spoke to Hong Ze.
"Eldest Senior Brother, can you give this zither to your Junior Sister?"
Hong Ze had used this zither for a long time, and if he were to really give it to Yun Xiao, he would genuinely feel a bit reluctant.
He immediately spoke to Yun Xiao, saying, "This zither has accompanied me, your Senior Brother, for several thousand years. It's truly a bit difficult to part with it for a while.
However, Junior Sister doesn't need to worry. Your Senior Brother will now go and custom-make a Yun Xiao Zither for you and then give it to Junior Sister Yun Xiao."
Yun Xiao nodded after hearing this and bowed to Hong Ze again, saying, "Then I thank Eldest Senior Brother."
"Eldest Senior Brother, is this painting for me?" Qiong Xiao pointed at the Carp Playing with Lotus Picture and asked Hong Ze.
Hong Ze nodded, "Of course. After all, your Senior Brother originally painted it for you."
Then he turned to Master Tongtian and said, "Please wait a moment, Master. This disciple will go and find some materials to make a Yun Xiao Zither for Junior Sister Yun Xiao."
Master Tongtian directly waved his hand, "No need. Just tell me what materials you need. I presume I should have them here."
Hearing that Master Tongtian was willing to provide the materials, Hong Ze was naturally overjoyed.
He immediately listed the items he needed, and the quality was even higher.
Moon Laurel Wood, True Dragon Tendon, Essence of Metal, Splendor of Wood, Soul of Water, Spirit of Fire, Source of Earth...
Everything Hong Ze listed, Master Tongtian didn't miss a single one and took them all out.
"Is there anything else? If so, say it quickly. Opportunities don't come every day."
Hong Ze chuckled, "Master, I also need to borrow your Qingping Sword for a while."
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