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Chapter 155 The True Lord's Personal Instruction is Now Established; The Transmission of the Dharma Image Chooses the Profound Technique [Two-in-One]

Chi Xuanzong was no exception; strictly speaking, he and these personal disciples were of the same generation.

Only because he held the position of sect leader was he given a seat at the beginning of the ceremony.

He maintained a solemn and dignified expression while slightly turning his head to look outside the hall.

The sound of footsteps "tap tap tap" could be heard.

"Greetings, Senior Brother Jingchen, and Senior Sister Hua."

Through the openwork carved lattice, he noticed a figure in light blue robes stopping at the palace gate, bowing to two boys.

'It seems there's no difference from previous ceremonies,' Chi Xuanzong nodded to himself.

Although Jingchen Tongzi and Hua Guigui are not disciples of Zhenjun, they still need to be addressed with these respectful terms during the new disciple's apprenticeship ceremony. After that, it depends on the situation and the relationship.

"Junior brother, please enter the hall." The two boys gestured for him to enter.

Chi Xuanzong immediately focused his attention. His position was closest to the palace gate, and due to the angle, he could not see the other person's face.

Only when the other party steps through the palace gates can one get a glimpse of the whole picture.

Under his earnest gaze, the figure in light blue straightened up and stepped in, followed by two boys.

Upon seeing the new disciple's appearance, Chi Xuanzong's eyes widened in surprise.

'Tang Hao?'

Upon seeing the opponent's undisguised magical power fluctuations, his jaw dropped to the ground.

'Holy crap! Late Foundation Establishment?'

Meanwhile, inside the originally solemn hall...

The disciples who were observing the ceremony couldn't help but look at each other in bewilderment.

During the apprenticeship ceremony, the new disciples are required to reveal their true cultivation level, and they can naturally tell Tang Hao's cultivation level at a glance.

Combined with the information in the invitation to attend the ceremony, which mentioned the time when the other party embarked on the path of cultivation, they all gasped in shock.

"In less than a year, he's reached the late stage of Foundation Establishment. Wow, this junior brother's progress is a bit outrageous."

"Senior, the information says it's more than half a year, okay? Don't give them more time."

"After I received the message, I specifically asked someone to check the exact time, and it was only a little over seven months."

"Alas, when I had been in the sect for seven months, I was still consolidating my foundation-building cultivation."

“Comparing yourself to others is really frustrating!”

For a moment, a suppressed clamor filled the hall.

In such a solemn occasion, someone should have been there to maintain order, but no one intervened in time.

Even the venerable elders who witnessed the ceremony, and the female Taoist priests who presided over it, were all participants.

"This... Senior Brother, my true cultivation level has actually reached the late Foundation Establishment stage. Why didn't you let me know beforehand?" Jingyue asked her senior brother with some dissatisfaction, surprised.

Little did she know, her senior brother was also having the same doubts.

Jingguang Zhenjun gave a wry smile and said, "I didn't expect Tang Hao to break through so quickly. It's true that his cultivation was very close to the late stage before, but I estimate that it would take at least a month or two."

"Wait, does Senior Brother mean he just broke through, and was only in the mid-Foundation Establishment stage three days ago?" Jing Yue was taken aback. "This little guy, is he going to do something reckless just to make a name for himself?"

"what?"

Subconsciously glancing at his junior sister, True Monarch Jingguang exclaimed in surprise, "Junior sister didn't see through his [Mysterious Turtle Hidden Breath Technique]? It seems this kid is quite skilled in this technique!"

During their conversation, the two realized that they had different reasons for their surprise.

One thought Tang Hao was originally in the late Foundation Establishment stage, but his [Mysterious Turtle Hidden Breath Technique] was of a high level, so they hadn't been able to tell before. The other was simply surprised by his progress in cultivation.

In fact, the effect of the [Mysterious Turtle Hidden Breath Technique] is only able to deceive one major realm at the beginning of each realm.

Only through further and prolonged study and practice, in the middle and later stages, can it possibly be effective against cultivators who are two major realms above oneself.

However, Tang Hao possesses the [Cultivation Doubling Technique], so he cannot be judged by ordinary standards.

After sighing, True Monarch Jingguang noticed his junior sister's pale face and quickly answered the second half of her question:
"Don't worry about that. I checked it immediately. His magic power is pure and refined. Although I don't know why he improved so much all of a sudden, I'm sure it wasn't improved by external forces."

Jingyue's expression softened a little, but she still said reproachfully, "It's all your fault. When I invited the other senior brothers and sisters, I said that Tang Hao was still in the early stage of Foundation Establishment."

"Everyone used this as a reference when choosing their gifts, and now that such a big mistake has occurred, they're bound to blame me."

If they weren't quite far apart, she would have already twisted her fingers around her senior brother's waist.

"Yes, yes, I was wrong. I will be more careful next time. Please don't be angry, junior sister!" True Monarch Jingguang admitted his mistake repeatedly.

Jingyue glared at him: "Hmph, instead of getting angry, I'd rather think about which gifts need to be replaced. After the ceremony, he'll have to start calling me 'Master's Wife'. All the careful preparations I made are now useless."

"I'll help my junior sister think of something," True Monarch Jingguang said meekly.

This problem also troubled the senior elders and the female Taoist priests who presided over the ceremony.

Tang Hao was completely unaware of the trouble he had caused; he was simply performing normal operations after the [Cultivation Doubling Technique] had finished its cooldown.

Of course, there is also the consideration of establishing their image as super geniuses.

As he walked, he glanced at both sides and noticed that, apart from the sect leader Chi Xuanzong, there were a total of seven people present.

"According to True Monarch, all those who can attend the Supreme Assembly are late-stage Nascent Soul cultivators. Add to that those who couldn't attend, and there are also ordinary Nascent Soul cultivators cultivating in seclusion within the secret realm. Tsk tsk, the Qinghua Sect's foundation is impressive."

As the head of the five major immortal sects in the Cangnan Region, it is not surprising that there are so many Nascent Soul cultivators.

'However, with so many Nascent Soul cultivators, the fact that only Jingguang is a Nascent Soul True Monarch demonstrates the extreme difficulty of breaking through to the Nascent Soul realm.'

With his mind racing, Tang Hao, guided by the words of the female Taoist priest in charge, walked to a prayer mat in the center and knelt down.

Jingguang Zhenjun and Jingyue also left their seats and knelt on the prayer mat not far in front of him.

Next, Kundao gave another speech, mainly talking about the origins of the founding patriarch of the Qinghua Sect, the glorious past of Jingguang Zhenjun, and so on.

Tang Hao listened attentively and patiently followed the guidance, going through the formalities according to the procedure.

After performing the grand ceremony of bowing three times and kowtowing nine times, offering tea, and addressing his master and mistress, he had essentially completed his mission.

He listened meekly to his master's instructions: 'The apprenticeship ceremony is quite similar to that of Taoism in my previous life, differing only in details.'

The entire ceremony seemed to last for about half a day.

Finally, the two parts he had been most looking forward to arrived.

Jingguang Zhenjun stood up and helped Tang Hao up, his face full of gentle smiles: "Disciple, this is a gift that your master and your master's wife prepared for you."

The two exchanged a smile and a glance, then each waved their hand, and several objects instantly appeared in front of him.

It has everything: immortal robes, offensive treasures, defensive treasures, flying boats, and more.

"Hiss... The True Lord and Uncle Jingyue are truly generous; the gifts they bestowed are all magical treasures."

"Nonsense, Junior Brother Tang Hao might be able to form his core in a year or two. How long can he use a spiritual weapon?"

"Don't say anything."

"Huh? Could that pill bottle be...?"

While the disciples of the Supreme Emperor were whispering among themselves in the hall, Tang Hao's gaze swept over the treasures, but his attention eventually settled on the pill bottle.

There was only one pill among them, golden in color, with a faint jade-like luster.

He quickly compared the information to the alchemical scriptures in his mind, couldn't help but swallow hard, and looked at his master: "Could this be...?"

"A top-grade [Golden Elixir Jade Rejuvenation Pill]." It was Jing Yue who spoke, quite satisfied with Tang Hao's reaction. "Now that you're settled on Medicine Peak, you must know that this pill is the best elixir for forming the Core." "This was specially obtained from your master by your master, your master's wife." As she spoke, she raised her eyebrows slightly.

Jingguang Zhenjun was completely unconcerned about his Daoist partner's attempt to take credit, and said with a smile, "Indeed, your master's wife and I discussed it and felt that this is what you urgently need right now."

"Thank you, Master! Thank you, Master's wife!"

Tang Hao expressed his gratitude respectfully, barely able to contain his excitement; he had been thinking about this thing just a few days ago.

'Unexpectedly, while escorting the boy back to the sect, I not only unexpectedly became a disciple of a Nascent Soul True Monarch, but also received a Core Formation Elixir. It's true, good deeds are rewarded!'

Just as he finished putting away all the gifts, the female Taoist priest who had been standing quietly to the side spoke up at the right moment: "Congratulations, Master, on finding a good disciple. Congratulations, Junior Brother, on meeting a good teacher."

"My dear disciple, this is my first disciple, your eldest senior sister, Yun Bisheng," Jingguang Zhenjun introduced him with a smile.

"Greetings, Senior Sister!" Tang Hao quickly bowed and paid his respects.

Yun Bisheng burst out laughing.

"What's so great about it? Master only has two disciples, so Junior Brother can just call me Senior Sister." She laughed heartily, completely different from the solemn and dignified person she was when she presided over the ceremony.

"Okay, senior sister!"

Tang Hao readily agreed, keeping his eyes straight ahead, but his peripheral vision inevitably caught glimpses of the trembling magnificence.

The other party was wrapped in a wide Taoist robe, but even so, it was still clear that this senior sister was a typical example of someone who achieved great things from small beginnings.

“I have been a disciple of my master for nearly two hundred years. After my master became a deity, no disciple has ever been able to catch his eye. Now that my junior brother has arrived, I am finally no longer in a position of being both senior and junior.”

With her smile softening slightly, Yun Bisheng handed over a gift as she spoke.

Tang Hao looked closely and realized it was a scroll painting.

After expressing his gratitude, he was about to put the item into his storage ring when the other party stopped him.

"Hey? Junior brother, aren't you going to open it and take a look? If you don't like it, your senior sister will give you something else." A sly glint flashed in her eyes.

Jingyue looked on with amusement, while Jingguang Zhenjun pursed his lips to hide his smile.

Although it was a bit strange, Tang Hao didn't think much of it and unfolded the scroll as instructed.

A lifelike and alluring figure immediately came into his view.

The woman in the painting is dressed in colorful clothes, her brushstrokes flowing like the wind, reminiscent of the flying apsaras of Dunhuang.

Looking at that face again, who else could it be but Senior Sister Yun Bisheng?

Unbeknownst to him, under his gaze, the goddess's sleeves fluttered and danced, seemingly moving as if they were actually alive. But upon closer inspection, he realized it was all an illusion.

"I didn't expect Senior Sister to be so skilled in painting. This painting of the Flying Goddess is... well, really beautiful!" Tang Hao knew nothing about painting, so he could only comment that it was beautiful.

"Pfft!"

Yun Bisheng seemed to love to laugh, and then trembled again: "Junior brother's praise is truly excellent. Hmm, let's call this painting 'Flying Goddess' from now on."

After laughing, she looked him up and down with a strange expression.

Tang Hao finally spoke only after he felt somewhat uncomfortable.

"Even without anyone urging it, cultivators below the Core Formation stage would be captivated by this painting. Yet, my junior brother was only momentarily distracted before being no longer affected by it, which shows that his divine sense is refined and his Dao heart is firm."

Master and Mistress nodded slightly in satisfaction.

Tang Hao then suddenly realized: 'Is this what they call the intimidation the senior disciples give the newcomer during the apprenticeship ceremony?'

When the ritual procedures were being finalized, the Cleansing Child had secretly mentioned this matter to him.

However, the Taoist boy also said that this kind of intimidation is a tradition.

The purpose was not to embarrass the new disciples, but to use the gifts to interact and bring them closer together.

'Just now, the Nightmare Butterfly seemed to tremble slightly, indicating that this technique also has some protective effect on the mind.'

The thought had barely crossed his mind when Yun Bisheng had already telepathically informed him of the method of refining.

"This treasure can bewitch the enemy's mind and also summon the goddess from the painting to aid in battle. Its strength is probably around the mid-stage of the Core Formation realm." She explained the uses of the treasure.

Then, with a half-smile, she raised an eyebrow at Tang Hao: "You can only call her to fight the enemy, but don't let her do anything bad, or you'll get a beating. Don't come crying to your senior sister then."

'Is she a fairy too?' Tang Hao barely managed to suppress the urge to roll his eyes when he heard this.

Subsequently, several senior elders, including the sect leader Chi Xuanzong, also presented their congratulatory gifts.

What they gave him was far less than what his master, mistress, and senior sister had given him, but it was still a good thing that he could use right now.

After expressing their gratitude, we moved on to the next segment.

Jingguang Zhenjun led Tang Hao to the altar.

The rest of the people in the hall also gathered around and stood solemnly.

"We respectfully invite the image of the Ancestral Master!" the crowd bowed and said in unison.

Behind the altar, the lifelike statue of the patriarch slowly floated into the air and drifted towards the altar.

Finally, it landed in front of Jingguang Zhenjun and Tang Hao.

"This statue is a treasure passed down through generations of our sect, and it contains some of the sect's most important cultivation techniques." True Monarch Jingguang turned his head, his expression solemn.

Looking into Tang Hao's eyes, he said with a hint of apology, "Actually, this step should have been done when you became a true disciple. Because of my negligence, what you are practicing now is still the basic 'Five Elements Foundation Building Method'."

"Holy crap, no way! With the Five Elements Foundation Building Method, I've advanced to the late Foundation Building stage so quickly? I'm stunned!"

"If we switch to a more advanced cultivation method, wouldn't Junior Brother Tang Hao be able to form his core by then?"

"That's not entirely true; it also depends on the compatibility of the cultivation method."

"What? You mean Junior Brother Tang has mixed spiritual roots of all five elements?"

"Hey, maybe it's a Five Elements spiritual root."

Jingguang Zhenjun's words caused another round of murmurs among the Supreme Elder's disciples.

After a soft shout of "Silence!", the silence returned.

The Five Elements Foundation Building Method is a follow-up practice to the Five Elements Qi Refining Technique.

Any disciple of the outer sect or above can easily learn the scriptures in the main peak's scripture pavilion by exchanging sect contribution points.

This was something Tang Hao specially went to Muling Peak to exchange before leaving the sect.

Unexpectedly, it became useless in less than a month.

Fortunately, the contribution from expenses was not significant.

"Place your palm in the palm of the Ancestral Master statue, activate your divine sense and magical power, and this treasure will select a suitable cultivation method based on your aptitude and cultivation level."

Jingguang Zhenjun unleashed a magic seal and waved it at him.

Suddenly, a hazy radiance, almost invisible to the naked eye, enveloped Tang Hao's body.

Tang Hao knew there was such a step, but he didn't expect it to be in this form.

He looked at his own palm with great curiosity, and then glanced at the hand seal in his master's hand.

'What a pity, the ancestral master's image is clearly meant to be used in conjunction with this seal, otherwise wouldn't I be able to endlessly grind for cultivation techniques?'

Filled with regret, Tang Hao gently placed his hand in the palm of his ancestor, which was forming a strange hand seal.

(End of this chapter)