Chapter 20

A hundred years passed, and the vast amount of power within Ding Yue's body had only been converted to three-tenths. Although there was progress, the speed was not as fast, for the Supreme Clarity Immortal Technique was not easy to cultivate!

Every hundred years, the Grand Master of the Thorough Heaven Sect would give a lecture. As the first hundred years approached, many disciples had emerged from their seclusion to ease their minds and prepare to listen to the lecture!

Since this was the first lecture of the three sects, the scale was grand. Not only did the Grand Master of the Thorough Heaven Sect participate, but Laojun and the Original Celestial Venerable also prepared to speak.

Speaking of which, a hundred years had passed, and Laojun was still alone, calm and composed.

However, the Original Celestial Venerable had made some gains. The three of the Twelve Golden Immortals of the future—Guangchengzi, Chisongzi, and Taiyi Zhenren—were already in place, and the famous De Fu Golden Immortal, Yunzhongzi, had also joined the Enlightenment Sect.

As for the old long-lived one that Ding Yue was looking forward to, he had not yet appeared!

In the lecture hall.

Over a hundred disciples of the Thorough Heaven Sect sat neatly on the mats in the hall, maintaining order.

On the side, the four senior disciples of the Enlightenment Sect sat calmly with a composed expression.

To be precise, among the four senior disciples of the Enlightenment Sect, only Guangchengzi and Yunzhongzi were at the Immortal of the Mystic Realm level, while the other two were at the Celestial Immortal level.

The many disciples of the Thorough Heaven Sect did not look favorably upon these four fellow disciples, and many harbored hostility! The reason? They had to think about it themselves!

On the Thorough Heaven Sect side, the status of the four major disciples was clearly visible, sitting at the front, followed by the other twenty-six indoor disciples.

Because there were many fellow disciples, everyone called the four major disciples "Eldest Brother," "Second Sister," "Third Sister," and "Fourth Sister," while the rest were simply called "Brother" or "Junior Brother," which was more convenient. Otherwise, with over a hundred people, the ranking numbers would not sound smooth.

Soon, a bell rang, and all the disciples in the hall became silent. The figures of the Three Clarity Sages appeared silently on the cloud beds above the hall.

"Greetings, Master (Uncle Master / Aunt Master)." The disciples bowed in unison.

The Three Clarity Sages nodded in satisfaction, except for the Original Celestial Venerable, whose eyes showed some displeasure.

First, Laojun spoke, delivering a profound and mysterious discourse.

The words of the Sage were naturally extraordinary. Golden lotuses emerged in the void, formed from pure spiritual energy, and flew into the bodies of the listening disciples.

Laojun's discourse was somewhat profound, and most of the disciples were somewhat confused. Fortunately, Ding Yue had often pondered the Dao De Jing and had some understanding, so he understood quite a bit!

The golden lotuses that entered his body did not require Ding Yue's attention. The Supreme Clarity Immortal Technique automatically operated, transforming the golden lotuses into pure Supreme Clarity power, which greatly delighted Ding Yue! He felt that the effect of cultivating the Supreme Clarity Immortal Technique was several times faster than usual!

But it was clear that Ding Yue was not the only one who noticed this effect. Many disciples in the hall were unconsciously cultivating their immortal techniques!

Laojun did not speak for long. After a brief discourse on the profound Dao, he moved on to other aspects, particularly alchemy, which he discussed in more detail!

This greatly pleased Ding Yue. He had so many spiritual herbs and immortal medicines that he could hardly plant them all. In the Heavenly Earth Tower, dozens of plant spirits transformed into children cared for his flowers and plants day and night, and he had harvested many batches, but could only store them. Ding Yue did not know how to refine medicines, and using them casually would be a waste!

The first layer of the Heavenly Earth Tower was no longer the situation when Ding Yue first obtained it. It was about ten thousand miles in diameter, with dozens of small mountain ranges and hundreds or thousands of peaks, each containing thick innate spiritual veins. These were all spiritual mountains that Ding Yue had moved from the primordial world using the Mountain-Driving Whip.

Therefore, the first layer of the Heavenly Earth Tower was now as rich in spiritual energy as some immortal paradises, with an incredibly dense spiritual aura.

When Laojun discussed alchemy, apart from Ding Yue and a few others, the rest were not very focused, as they were all fully engaged in refining the golden lotuses and cultivating their immortal techniques.

This was not the fault of the disciples. In the current cultivation world, spiritual energy alone could satisfy daily cultivation, and the demand for medicines was not very strong!

After Laojun finished speaking, he sat silently with closed eyes. Next was the Original Celestial Venerable. As soon as he spoke, golden flowers bloomed in the sky, and various phenomena appeared. This was even more spectacular than Laojun!

The Original Celestial Venerable also delivered a profound and mysterious discourse, followed by a detailed discussion on alchemy, which was his specialty. He spoke very thoroughly, and Ding Yue gained a lot from it.

Ding Yue knew that such opportunities were rare, so he listened with great attention. For the parts he did not understand, he secretly memorized them to ponder later.

Finally, it was the Grand Master of the Thorough Heaven Sect's turn. When he spoke, celestial maidens scattered flowers, and his discourse was very detailed. He explained difficult concepts in a simple and understandable way, showing a responsible attitude as a teacher!

The Grand Master's expertise in array formations was also profound, and Ding Yue listened with great interest. He had the greatest expertise in this area, so he gained a lot.

The bell rang three times, signaling the end of the lecture. The sky was already dark, and the disciples paid their respects and waited for the three great sages to leave before returning to their respective residences to ponder their gains.

Ding Yue's small courtyard was called the Mountain and Water Residence. Eager to ponder his gains, he closed the door and entered seclusion, not emerging until fifty years later. After digesting his gains, he resumed his systematic cultivation and exchanged insights with his fellow disciples.

During this period, Ding Yue's group of junior brothers naturally expanded, and he also heard that the Original Celestial Venerable had taken on several more disciples.

Manjushri Guangfa Tianzun, Puxian Zhenren, Cihang Daoren, and Nanji Xianweng!

Hearing the news about the old long-lived one, Ding Yue put aside his concerns. "Meet the soldiers with generals, and the water with earth. Who is afraid of whom?"

Although Ding Yue's actions were wrong at the time, in the primordial world, such things were not uncommon. Many people had done similar things, and if they wanted to settle the matter, Ding Yue was not afraid of the old long-lived one!

If he really wanted to die, the old long-lived one would have to hang himself!

As expected, Ding Yue met the old long-lived one again during one of his outings. The old long-lived one was indeed surprised and indignant, with a desire to fight.

However, at that time, he was alone, just wandering around, while Ding Yue was discussing Dao with his close fellow disciples, such as Jin Gu Xian, Han Zhi Xian, Luo Xuan, and Shi Ji.

When the old long-lived one saw the situation, he took a few steps forward and then turned and left. When he turned, Ding Yue could see that he was filled with anger, his eyes red and his beard flying!

When Ding Yue met the old long-lived one alone the next time, the old long-lived one unexpectedly faced him calmly, without mentioning their past grievances, as if they had never met before.

This made Ding Yue's wariness of the old long-lived one rise several levels. He was not simple, able to face a great enemy with a smile!

Ding Yue guessed that the old long-lived one knew he was an indoor disciple of the Grand Master of the Thorough Heaven Sect, and that he was just a regular disciple of the Enlightenment Sect, so he had to bury his deep hatred in his heart.

Now, on Kunlun Mountain, the Thorough Heaven Sect had many disciples, and their realms were not much different. In comparison, the few disciples of the Enlightenment Sect were clearly not a match.

On Kunlun Mountain, the disciples of the Enlightenment Sect were indeed much more low-key!

Another hundred years passed, and the three sects held a grand assembly. The three great sages gave lectures, and the disciples listened below.

Time passed like water. By the next hundred years, Ding Yue had completely converted his power into Supreme Clarity power. Due to his hard cultivation and emphasis on the foundation, his Dao foundation was very solid, and his power was a pure sky-blue, as clear as water.

Although it took nearly three hundred years, Ding Yue was very happy. Although his power did not increase much, its purity had improved several levels.

In terms of combat strength, he was now several times stronger than before!

Now, the advantage of having a systematic tradition was evident, far surpassing self-cultivation!

The third lecture began, and the Three Clarity Sages had already disbanded the array formation in front of the mountain, temporarily stopping the recruitment of disciples.

Of course, the disciples of the Three Clarity Sages all appeared. The twelve Golden Immortals of the Enlightenment Sect were complete, plus Nanji Xianweng and Yunzhongzi, making fourteen indoor disciples! There were also two or thirty registered disciples!

Speaking of which, the qualifications of the registered disciples of the Enlightenment Sect were not so good! Ding Yue secretly laughed.

Of course, the famous deputy leader of the Enlightenment Sect, Lanteng Daoren, also returned!

Laojun's Xuan Du Dafa Shi also appeared, recruited by Laojun himself!

If Laojun had not taken action, Xuan Du Dafa Shi would have had to wait until he was old and gray to complete his apprenticeship!

The disciples of the Thorough Heaven Sect truly displayed the grandeur of the future's largest sect. Although they were not as numerous, there were still four or five hundred, including Celestial Immortals, Earth Immortals, and True Immortals, all registered disciples!

Ding Yue estimated that this was the last time the Three Clarity Sages would lecture together. After this, they would each teach their own disciples, and no one would care about the others.

This was evident from the impatience of the Original Celestial Venerable when he lectured to the noisy disciples of the Thorough Heaven Sect. By the end, he even skipped the golden flowers, showing his mood!

Therefore, Ding Yue placed great importance on this lecture. Not everyone had the opportunity to listen to the Sages!

The lecture passed quickly, leaving Ding Yue with a lingering taste and some dissatisfaction, but there was nothing he could do about it!

In the following days, Ding Yue slowly cultivated the Supreme Clarity Immortal Technique, refined his power, practiced some Supreme Clarity secret techniques, and discussed Dao with his fellow disciples, living a very pleasant life!

However, some disharmonious sounds also appeared on Kunlun Mountain. The conflicts between the disciples of the Thorough Heaven Sect and the Enlightenment Sect grew larger.

The disciples of the Enlightenment Sect looked down on the disciples of the Thorough Heaven Sect, but when had the disciples of the Thorough Heaven Sect ever looked up to the disciples of the Enlightenment Sect?

In the past, the disciples of the Enlightenment Sect were few, but as they grew in number, they became more assertive. Over time, the strengths and weaknesses of the Thorough Heaven Sect became evident. Many were not ambitious or focused on cultivating Dao, but on some secret techniques!

As time passed, all the indoor disciples of the Enlightenment Sect, including the lowest-ranking Lingbao Dafa Shi, were approaching the Immortal of the Mystic Realm level, which naturally increased the sense of superiority among the disciples of the Enlightenment Sect.

Of course, the attitude of the Original Celestial Venerable also had a significant impact.

However, overall, the disciples of the Thorough Heaven Sect still had more advantages. With similar cultivation levels and a large number, they often moved in groups.

The four major disciples of the Thorough Heaven Sect were all Golden Immortals, and there were dozens of Immortals of the Mystic Realm and over a hundred Celestial Immortals!

In a fight? The disciples of the Thorough Heaven Sect were the pride of Kunlun Mountain!

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