Zhenwu watched silently, occasionally pondering deeply, intently observing Xu Xiao's continuous display of his various powers.
"Junior brother, do you know why I had you study these three classics first?" Zhenwu suddenly asked.
Xu Xiao pondered, "The ' The Secret of the Golden Flower ' cultivates the mind, the ' Yellow Court Scripture ' refines the body, and the ' Seven Techniques of the Hidden Talisman ' emphasizes the application of techniques. Senior Brother, do you want me to have a comprehensive understanding of the Dao of Cultivating Perfection?"
"Indeed." Zhenwu nodded. "I observe that Junior Brother's learning is quite diverse, encompassing various systems such as Telekinesis, Gene Lock, and Chakra. While these powers are all considerable, in Senior Brother's eyes, the Dao of Cultivating Perfection is fundamental. To attain the Golden Immortal, one must establish a primary cultivation path."
As he spoke, Zhenwu waved his sleeve, and seven golden lights appeared in the hall, transforming into seven illusory images of ancient texts:
"The Jade Purity Cavern Mystery True Scripture is dedicated to cultivating the primordial spirit, and can lead to the attainment of the Golden Immortal! It embodies moderation and harmony, and follows the profound and specialized path."
" The Supreme Purity Demon-Subduing Sword Art uses the sword to attain enlightenment, prioritizing killing! It slays demons and vanquishes evil, embodying the path of slaughter and subduing demons."
" The Grand Purity Essential Arts of Elixir and Cauldron: Refining Elixir and Combining Medicines, Achieving Dao Through External Alchemy! In the path of alchemy, our Three Pure Ones Daoist School rarely sees fellow disciples killing each other."
"The Nine Heavens Responding Origin Thunder Art: Commanding thunder and lightning, carrying out punishments on behalf of Heaven! While there are many paths to the Way of Thunder, there has always been a lack of a master to wield it."
" The Secret Record of the Celestial Stars: Visualize the stars, borrow the power of the heavens! The wondrous uses of the stars Wuji, but with the Great Emperor Ziwei above, you can only reach my level at most."
" The True Explanation of Primordial Unity and One Qi: Returning to the origin and pointing directly to the Great Dao! Hunyuan primordial unity and the Dao of Chaos have always fascinated people, yet for decades no one has been able to comprehend it."
" The Xuandu's Complete Compendium of Talismans contains talismans and incantations that communicate with the divine, encompassing all methods! It was created by my master, the Grand Master Xuandu. The talismans contain the mysteries of the universe and point directly to the Great Dao itself, so it can be considered a good choice."
Seven ancient texts revolved around Xu Xiao, each exuding a breathtaking Daoist aura.
Xu Xiao knew that any one of these manuals, if placed in any other world, would be a supreme secret manual capable of causing bloodshed and chaos, a Daoist code that was not passed down to anyone.
"Senior brother, what is this..." Xu Xiao's heart raced, and he spoke in disbelief.
When a gift is given, there must be an ulterior motive, let alone such a generous gift.
Zhenwu stroked his beard and smiled, "Since you address me as Senior Brother, I will naturally fulfill my responsibilities. You may choose any one of these seven Daoist scriptures as your main study. Of course, if you have other ideas, you may also express them."
Xu Xiao took a deep breath, suppressing his excitement.
He understood that this was an incredible opportunity, but at the same time he was puzzled—why was Zhenwu being so kind to him?
"I am deeply grateful for your kindness, Xu Xiao Brother. However..." Xu Xiao carefully chose his words, "I am new here and have no connection with you, Senior Brother, so why..."
Zhenwu interrupted with a loud laugh, "Junior brother, you're overthinking it. Firstly, you bear the Jade Void inheritance and belong to the same sect as me, the Three Pure Ones; secondly..."
His smile faded, his gaze becoming profound. " The Journey to the West Calamity is approaching, and the Heavenly Court and the Western Sect are locked in a fierce struggle. The addition of another fellow Daoist brings another variable."
"Junior brother is a transmigrator, so he should understand the process of world evolution. We beings of this world cannot stop it. The only variable is someone like junior brother, an outsider."
Xu Xiao's heart skipped a beat. Sure enough, Zhenwu's invitation to the dojo was not just because of his connection with Guangchengzi.
"Does Senior Brother want me to get involved in Journey to the Journey to the West?" Xu Xiao probed.
Zhenwu nodded and then shook his head. "No. The Great Tribulation has its own destiny, and it cannot be forced. I am merely giving my junior brother a choice—if you cultivate to become Golden Immortal, whether you remain an observer or participate is entirely up to you."
"The same applies to the elders of your sect. Whether you participate or not, since you have received the Jade Void inheritance, you are now a disciple of the Three Pure Ones. These are all things that are rightfully yours, not rewards for forcing you to do things."
Xu Xiao remained silent.
It seems that not every deity liked the arrival of Hu Fo in the Journey to the West Calamity to the Eastern Land; his appearance has already been regarded as a variable by the bigwigs above.
"This matter is not urgent, Junior Brother, you can take your time to consider it." Zhenwu saw his hesitation. "The reason I summoned you here today is that someone wants to see you. You may go now."
Zhenwu touched Xu Xiao's brow with his fingertip, and a ray of spiritual light penetrated into Xu Xiao's body.
Xu Xiao's consciousness was immediately pulled back to his mind, where another figure had appeared.
He appeared to be a gentle young man, dressed in a loose-fitting black robe, with a handsome and refined appearance.
"Transmigrator, to have received the lineage of the Three Pure Ones, we can be considered family. Your name is... Xu Xiao, right?"
The young man's voice was gentle, carrying a faint Daoist charm. Although it was just a projection of consciousness, it still drew attention.
Looking at him was like seeing the very essence of the Great Dao itself.
Possessing such power, and personally guided by Zhenwu, there could be no one else but Grand Master Xuandu.
"This humble one, Xu Xiao, greets Grand Master Xuandu."
Xu Xiao also bowed respectfully, which made him feel even more pressured than when Nuwa Goddess Nüwa.
"Now that you have received the inheritance from Junior Brother Guangchengzi, you can call me Senior Uncle Xuandu. There's no need to be so afraid."
Grand Master Xuandu looked at Xu Xiao, glanced around, and then chuckled, "I didn't expect that besides Junior Brother Guangchengzi, even the Empress would look at you differently. It seems I've found the right person this time."
As the chief disciple of the Humanity Sect under the Three Pure Ones, Grand Master Xuandu was hailed as the foremost disciple of the three sects. Naturally, he was able to sense the aura of Goddess Nüwa and thus held Xu Xiao in high regard.
"This disciple was fortunate enough to have met Your Majesty, and deserves no special treatment."
Xu Xiao offered an explanation, but it was clear that these big shots did indeed have tasks to assign him.
"You're quite cautious, hesitant to agree. Don't worry, I have a great opportunity for you, it's just a matter of whether you dare to take it." Grand Master Xuandu's voice echoed in Xu Xiao 'Sea of Consciousness. "So, are you interested?"
'This is just like how I fooled those cannon fodder; it seems they really are going to use me as a pawn!'
Xu Xiao's heart tightened, but at this point, he had no chance to refuse.
Besides, he should first hear what it's about, then the benefits. If the reward is good, he might be willing to take a risk and give it a try.
"Please enlighten me, Xuandu. If I can do it, I am naturally willing to serve you."
Xu Xiao didn't agree directly. If it was difficult, he would just say he was not up to the task and decline.
At worst, he could abandon this Journey to the West World and go elsewhere; after all, it wasn't the only place where one could cultivate immortality and refine one's Dao.
"Haha, not bad, quite cautious."
Xuandu him, and then said:
"Of the Seventh Gate codes that Zhenwu showed you earlier, I noticed that none of them appealed to you. However, I happen to have a path that should be very suitable for your status."
"If you were to cultivate this path, combined with your ability to move freely through countless worlds, you would be like a fish in water."
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Xu Xiao became interested and stared directly at Grand Master Xuandu.
"Please enlighten me, Senior Master!"
"Sure, take a look at the things first, then decide whether you want to work for me."
Xuandu waved his hand, and a spark of spiritual light exploded in Xu Xiao's Sea of Consciousness, followed by a mottled Dao mark appearing in his Sea of Consciousness.