"This is... [ Radiant Gold Mica ], right?"
The one who arrived earliest, whose intention was most obvious—to curry favor with the White Deer Mountain Hermit Jade Spring Sect —looked carefully and couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.
These words shocked everyone present.
An Yuanzhen of Ink Affinity Immortal Market also showed surprise, staring intently at the huge, strange rock, clicking his tongue in amazement:
"I've also found a small piece, about the size of a fist, in my Ink Affinity Immortal Market... and it sold for a considerable price."
"This item is considered a high-grade fourth-tier spiritual resource, naturally possessing the wondrous power of suppression. Whether used to suppress earth energy or refined into a secondary magic Law Treasure, it is excellent... Senior Qingchen is incredibly Divine Ability; how could you find such a large one?"
Faced with An Yuanzhen's astonishment, True Lord Qingchen simply waved his hand and laughed, "Just lucky. That void area is extremely remote. If I hadn't accidentally wandered into it while chasing that Hentian, I wouldn't have discovered this thing."
He paused, looked at Chen Shuangbai, and smiled, "This is a belated congratulatory gift from me, the sect leader, to you, your Dao Child, on achieving the Nascent Soul. Please accept it."
"Whether you use it yourself or bestow it upon your disciples, it's up to you."
"A generous gift from the sect leader!"
In such a situation, and with True Lord Qingchen as his mentor, Chen Shuangbai would never put on a show of refusing what he had bestowed upon her.
That was somewhat disrespectful to both him and True Lord Qingchen.
True Lord Qingchen was welcomed to the seat of honor.
However, this sect leader did not take on the important task of presiding over the ceremony. Instead, he looked at Chen Shuangbai and said, "You are in charge of presiding over this ceremony today. I'll take it easy."
"Yes."
Chen Shuangbai nodded and turned back to the guests, "The ceremony begins!"
Near the outside of the hall, the master of ceremonies held various ceremonial instruments, which began to play upon hearing the call.
In an instant.
A melodious and pleasant sound of ceremonial music filled the hall.
A chorus of musical instruments, including chime bells, jade chimes, zithers, and flutes, resounded, their solemn and elegant melodies perfectly complementing the radiant and bright atmosphere of the palace, further highlighting the importance the host family placed on it.
Chen Shuangbai amplified his magical Law Power with his Divine Ability abilities, and his voice echoed throughout the entire hall.
"Today, my Jade Spring Sect is holding this grand ceremony. I am deeply grateful for your presence, having traveled from afar to attend. Xuhong express my sincere gratitude!"
He bowed to each of the guests from all directions, his attitude sincere and neither servile nor arrogant.
Many of the Nascent Soul who were closer to them also rose slightly and hurriedly said that it was not necessary.
Chen Shuangbai continued:
"It has been over a thousand years since our ancestral master, Jade Spring, established his foundation here, and his disciples have continued the lineage without interruption... Today, we are holding this ceremony to celebrate the advancement of eight new Golden Core True Person into our sect."
As he spoke, the people seated on the jade tables in various places straightened up, gently shook their robes to show their respect, and then walked to the front of the hall, where a divine light gathered.
The cultivators looked over and saw that Chen Shuangbai's three disciples were leading the way, followed by a group of people of all ages. Most of them were radiating the unique water-elemental Divine Ability light, and their auras were roughly similar, indicating that they were from the same school.
Chen Shuangbai's gaze shifted slightly, landing on the eight newly Golden Core True Person before the hall. He continued, "The sect's orderly succession is entirely due to the generations of disciples who have followed one another, striving for excellence, which has brought the sect to where it is today."
"To demonstrate the sect's emphasis on outstanding disciples and younger generations, this grand ceremony is held for you today. It is hoped that you will inherit the aspirations of your predecessors and advance further on the Dao Path!"
These words were spoken with great passion and were extremely inspiring.
The eight newly Golden Core before the hall were also flushed, their hearts pounding with excitement, and they could only say:
"We will certainly live up to the cultivation of our sect and the expectations of our Dao Child. We will diligently cultivate and protect Jade Spring, even at the cost of our lives!"
Eight voices, perfectly synchronized and resounding, echoed endlessly within the Jade Soul Palace.
Chen Shuangbai nodded slightly, quite satisfied.
Immediately.
He took a half step back, True Lord Jihai took a step forward.
True Lord Jihai was very handsome and imposing. His middle-aged appearance further highlighted his composure and demeanor. He wore a black robe with flowing sleeves, and his dark eyes swept over the eight disciples in the hall, all of whom were satisfied.
"To commend your achievements in cultivation and to encourage you to make greater contributions to the sect in the future, in accordance with established practice, we hereby bestow upon you Law Treasure commensurate with your Dao Path."
Law Treasure?
Eight Golden Core True Person... that makes eight Law Treasure, doesn't it?
Whether at home or abroad, Spirit Treasure require several generations to successfully refine. While Law Treasure are only below Spirit Treasure Law Treasure, refining one that suits one's own Dao Path and can enhance cultivation or increase combat power is not an easy task either.
Rogue Cultivator often has to gather half a lifetime's worth of spiritual resources to hire someone to forge a Law Treasure... The spiritual resources and Spirit Stone consumed are already a considerable sum.
Even in major sects like Arrayed Mystery Sect and Heavenly Star Mystic Sect, the Law Treasure that Golden Core True Person in these sects usually use are mostly left behind by their predecessors after their deaths.
Now, hearing this, is the Jade Spring Sect going to bestow a Law Treasure upon every newly Golden Core?
The guests inside the hall immediately perked up.
Without much hesitation, True Lord Jihai simply raised his hand and pointed above the hall. A portal silently opened in the void, from which a cloud of azure mist drifted out. The cultivators looked in the direction of the sound and, faintly, within the azure mist, glimpsed a vibrant and spiritual scene...
" Grotto-Heaven?"
The Nascent Soul cultivators felt a burning passion within them.
It truly is Grotto-Heaven!
Many years ago, some people in the cultivation world began to speculate that the Jade Spring Sect probably had a [ Grotto-Heaven ], and today it has finally been confirmed.
In an instant.
The Arrayed Mystery Sect Nascent Soul from several major sects, including Liexuan Sect and Heavenly Star Mystic Sect, exchanged glances, all able to discern the complex emotions in each other's eyes.
Amidst this expanse of azure, eight radiant artifacts emerged and landed before the hall, emitting various Divine Ability lights that drew curious glances from all the cultivators present.
True Lord Jihai gently pointed at one of the objects, and a beam of crimson light slowly landed in front of Chen Fuguang, who was at the forefront of the eight people. With a flick of his wrist, it transformed into a banner painted with patterns of fire crows soaring through the clouds, its entire body gleaming with crimson light.
" Mysterious Radiance, you are the chief disciple of my Dao Child's Daozi, your elixir is of the first grade, and you are born with the fire element, which is not compatible with my Water Law Sect... But that doesn't matter. My sect has never shown any prejudice because of a disciple's Spirit Root."
"I hereby bestow upon you the High-Grade Law Treasure [ Southern Cloud Fire Crow Banner ], which possesses the wondrous abilities of assassination, refining, encirclement, and dispelling formations."
"This is bestowed upon you now, with the hope that you will diligently cultivate yourself without ceasing, and not tarnish the name of your teacher."
Chen Fuguang slowly grasped the flagpole of the gleaming red banner with his right hand. The fiery crows on the banner seemed to come alive, soaring through the clouds and spreading their wings, radiating red light. A patch of evening glow and fiery clouds floated by, emitting a clear cry that echoed endlessly in the hall.
He said in a deep voice, "This disciple... will certainly not fail the sect's expectations!"