Primordial Era: Starting with the repair of Penglai Immortal Island

Duobao's face was flushed, and the "Duobao Lotus Platform" beneath him spun wildly, continuously pouring in his ultimate understanding of "all things can be treasures" and "seizing a glimmer of hope".

The phantom of the tenth-grade Dao Flower rapidly condensed, becoming even more solid and clear than Guang Chengzi's, and it was about to break through in one fell swoop!

But at this moment, the precious energy extracted from the past and future seemed to produce a subtle "conflict" or "redundancy" during the fusion.

Different treasures contain different Daoist principles, and different experiences bring different perspectives. When striving for the highest realm, they failed to achieve the ultimate unity of perfect harmony and pure, singularity.

Just like a craftsman who has mastered the properties of countless materials, but when forging the most advanced divine weapon, the sheer number of materials makes it difficult to perfectly integrate and elevate their properties to the pinnacle.

The solidified tenth-grade phantom, on the verge of complete formation, experienced a moment of chaotic light and ultimately failed to cross that insurmountable barrier. The three Great Dao Flowers also remained at the peak of the ninth grade, half a step towards the tenth grade!

Ultimately, both of them achieved the tenth-grade appearance of the three flowers on their heads, but they failed to reach the eleventh-grade illusory level like Xuandu.

As time flows on, the brilliance gradually fades.

Guang Chengzi and Duobao Daoren almost simultaneously concealed the auspicious clouds and the three-flower phenomenon, and the powerful aura of the newly promoted Great Luo Golden Immortals slowly settled and stabilized.

The two individuals' true spirits were solidified, and their Daoist aura was restrained, indicating that they had completed a crucial leap in their life level.

They both turned their gazes toward the section of the river where the other was located.

They gaze at each other from afar.

While the two breathed a sigh of relief, they also felt a sense of loss. Before them, Huanglong and Xuandu, two junior brothers who had just entered the sect, had their Great Dao Flower bloom at the eleventh grade when they broke through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm, while Guangchengzi and Duobao had only just touched the edge of the tenth grade.

Guang Chengzi's eyes were complicated.

There was joy and confidence in breaking through to the Great Luo and taking another step forward on the Great Dao, but also a slight regret that he had not yet reached the Tenth Grade, let alone the Eleventh Grade. When he looked at Duobao, there was a sense of scrutiny, comparison, and a solemn and high-spirited fighting spirit in the depths of his gaze, confirming that his "opponent" was still at the same level.

Duobao's eyes, however, were more open. He grinned, a smile that contained magnanimity, satisfaction with his own achievements, and also resentment and burning fighting spirit at not being able to completely overpower Guangchengzi and being ahead of Xuandu.

His gaze swept over Guang Chengzi, as if assessing the other's newly promoted status, or as if to say: This isn't over between us yet.

Without a word, it was as if invisible lightning collided where their eyes met across the river of time.

After a moment of silence.

Guang Chengzi was the first to raise his hand and, across the waves of time, solemnly bowed in the direction of Duobao.

Their movements were precise, imbued with the solemnity and etiquette characteristic of the Chan sect.

Seeing this, Daoist Duobao also stopped smiling, his expression became serious, and he raised his hand to return a standard Daoist kowtow.

However, his movements lacked some of Guang Chengzi's rigidity and gained more spontaneity and sincerity.

The two men's lips moved slightly, conveying a brief message through the Taoist rhythm across the distant "river".

Guang Chengzi: "Junior Brother Duobao, congratulations on attaining the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm."

Daoist Duobao: "Brother Guangchengzi, congratulations. The Great Dao is a long and winding road, and we... should discuss the Dao more often in the future."

The meaning implied in the phrase "discussing the Dao" is self-evident.

After a brief exchange, the two said no more.

Duobao nodded slightly to the Antarctic Immortal and Huanglong, but did not speak. His true spirit slowly dissipated, and the four immortal swords also dispersed. The suppressed river of time stirred up waves again!

Almost simultaneously, Guang Chengzi's true spirit began to become illusory and blurry, slowly dissipating into the river of time like a bubble—he had returned to his physical body to consolidate the newly acquired Great Luo Dao Fruit and adapt to the new level of power.

Huanglong and the Antarctic Immortal witnessed this scene in its entirety.

The Antarctic Immortal sighed softly and transmitted his voice, saying, "They are all talented individuals with tenth-grade foundations, already among the best in the primordial world. However... Junior Brother Guangchengzi is too focused on purity and stability, losing a bit of agility and decisiveness; Junior Brother Duobao, while capturing the Qi of Myriad Treasures, lacks a certain purity and ultimate refinement. Therefore, they both stop here, unable to reach the eleventh-grade illusory figure like Junior Brother Xuandu, who grasped the essence of Master Taiqing's non-action yet all-encompassing nature."

Huang Long nodded silently.

The analysis by the Antarctic Immortal was spot on. In addition to the protection of supreme treasures and profound accumulation, the eleventh-grade illusory image of Xuandu was more importantly deeply rooted in the true meaning of "non-action" of Taiqing. Its mind was harmonious and unhindered, not attached to things, not trapped by emotions, and not obsessed with victory or defeat. Only in this way could it naturally reach a higher level.

Guang Chengzi and Duobao, one obsessed with "strictness and purity" and the other obsessed with "embracing all things", ultimately lacked that final layer of clarity in their minds.

However, a foundation at the tenth rank is already astonishing enough.

The fact that the first disciples of both the Chan and Jie sects successfully advanced to the Great Luo realm and possessed profound foundations undoubtedly greatly enhanced the strength and confidence of both sects.

After the separation of the three teachings, the structure among disciples became clear: Xuandu of the Human Teachings, with his eleventh-grade illusory figure, stood out from the crowd; Guangchengzi of the Chan Teachings and Duobao of the Jie Teachings were both tenth-grade foundations, on par with each other; and I and my senior brother from the South Pole were considered "pioneers".

It is foreseeable that in the future, within the Xuanmen sect, the exchanges, competitions, and even frictions among the disciples of the three religions will likely create boundless waves throughout the entire prehistoric world as the strength of these top disciples increases.

"Let's go back too," said the Antarctic Immortal. "Junior Brother Guang Chengzi has successfully broken through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm. This is cause for celebration and a gift of congratulations."

Huang Long nodded. The two took one last look at the gradually calming river of time, and their true spirits slowly withdrew from this torrent of laws, returning to their physical bodies within the Five Elements Cave Heaven along the path they had come from.

On Wudao Peak, the sea of ​​clouds remains unchanged.

Huanglong and the Antarctic Immortal opened their eyes almost simultaneously. What came into view were the tense, expectant, and questioning gazes of Taiyi, Yuding, Daoxing, and other disciples of the Chan Sect, as well as... not far away, Guangchengzi's physical body, sitting cross-legged, with his body surrounded by Jade Purity Immortal Light rising and falling like the tide, and his aura rapidly stabilizing and constantly rising.

Guang Chengzi has successfully attained the Dao and become a Great Luo Golden Immortal!

From the direction of Yuxu Palace on Sanqing Peak, a vast sage's will gently swept across the direction of the Five Elements Grotto-heaven, carrying a hint of approval, before disappearing.

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Inside the Lingxiao Palace!

The true spirits who had witnessed Xuandu, Guangchengzi, and Duobao's breakthrough to the Great Luo realm returned from the river of time. More than ten figures slowly opened their eyes, but the hall remained silent!

After a long while, Emperor Jun, seated on his throne, looked at the silent crowd in the hall and slowly spoke: "Tell me, what does it signify that all the direct disciples of the Three Pure Ones have broken through to the Great Luo Golden Immortal realm at the same time?"

"For ten thousand years, not a single demon in our Heavenly Court has broken through to the Great Luo realm. Why is that?"

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