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Inside the cave dwelling of Daoist Duobao.

Daoist Duobao's expression shifted as he received a reply from his master.

A knowing glint flashed in his eyes, then he looked at Kong Xuan, a smile spreading across his face:

"Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan, Master is already aware of this matter."

"My master is also delighted that you have joined my Jie Sect."

"Please follow me. Master will personally preside over your initiation ceremony at Biyou Palace."

Upon hearing this, Bixiao's beautiful eyes shone even brighter.

The Master personally presided over the initiation ceremony!

This is an extremely high level of treatment!

Ordinary outer disciples, and even some nominal disciples, are usually only taught by these personal disciples on behalf of their masters, and their names are simply recorded in a register.

Only those who are direct disciples or highly valued will have their ceremonies personally presided over by their master.

This shows how much Master values ​​Kong Xuan!

Xuan Du's heart stirred slightly.

The fact that Master Tongtian personally intervened shows that he attaches great importance to Kong Xuan.

This suited him perfectly.

The higher Kong Xuan's status, the greater his future contribution to the Jie Sect, and the more beneficial the feedback from his followers would be to him.

"Thank you, fellow Daoist."

Kong Xuan remained expressionless, cupped his hands slightly, but in his heart, he felt a greater sense of solemnity and anticipation towards the Tongtian Sage whom he had yet to meet.

Daoist Duobao said no more, stood up and flicked his sleeves.

A surge of celestial light swept up Xuandu, Kong Xuan, and Bixiao, and in an instant they left the cave and headed towards the core area of ​​Biyou Palace.

The atmosphere inside Biyou Palace is different from that outside.

The Taoist aura became even stronger, almost materializing.

In the void, wisps of sword energy weave through the air, severing yin and yang, and separating the pure from the impure.

A magnificent main hall stands at the center of endless Taoist charm.

Above the palace gate hangs a plaque inscribed with three ancient divine characters: Biyou Palace!

The brushstrokes flow like dragons and snakes, the sword intent soars to the heavens, seemingly containing the supreme will to cut through the heavens and seize the Dao.

At this moment, the palace gates were already wide open.

A gentle, ethereal aura emanated from the hall, bringing a sense of tranquility and peace.

Daoist Duobao led the way, his expression solemn.

Xuandu, Kong Xuan, and Bixiao followed closely behind and entered the main hall.

The main hall was spacious and deep.

The starry sky above the dome swirls and the clouds spread across the ground.

There were no superfluous decorations on either side, only streams of sword intent and Daoist charm, some strong and some weak, but all exquisitely pure, lingering around.

On the cloud bed, the Tongtian Sect Leader was already seated.

He was still dressed in that blue robe, his face ordinary, yet he seemed to be the center of the entire world.

His aura blended seamlessly with the entire Biyou Palace and even the entire Jin'ao Island.

He simply sat there calmly, yet naturally exuded an air of supreme composure, as if he had grasped the secrets of heaven and transcended all things.

"Disciple greets Master!"

Daoist Duobao and Bixiao immediately bowed in respect.

Xuan Du also bowed in response:

"Disciple Xuandu greets Master."

Kong Xuan's gaze sharpened as he sensed the awe-inspiring, supreme holy might that seemed to transcend all paths, causing his arrogance to subside somewhat.

He stepped forward, bowed respectfully according to ancient rituals, and spoke in a clear, melodious voice:

"Kong Xuan of the Phoenix Clan pays respects to the Sage of Heaven!"

The Tongtian Sect Leader lowered his gaze, first sweeping over Duobao and Bixiao, and nodded slightly.

He then looked at Xuan Du, lingering on him for a moment, a barely perceptible hint of inquiry flashing deep in his eyes.

Finally, his gaze settled on Kong Xuan.

That gaze was calm, yet it seemed to pierce through all illusions and point directly to the source.

Kong Xuan felt as if all his secrets, inside and out, were exposed under his gaze.

The Phoenix Clan mark deep within their bloodline, the flow of the Five Elements, the condensation of the Great Luo Dao Fruit... all were laid bare.

He felt a slight chill, but did not resist; he accepted it calmly.

After a moment, the Tongtian Sect Leader spoke slowly, his voice calm yet carrying boundless majesty:

"The son of Yuanfeng, possessing the innate five elements and the Great Luo Dao Fruit."

"His foundation and cultivation are both of the highest quality."

"Since you wish to join my Intercepting Sect, do you know the principles of my Intercepting Sect?"

Kong Xuan's expression was solemn, and he answered in a deep voice:

"The way of the Intercepting Sect lies in seizing the last glimmer of hope!"

"Education should be provided to all without discrimination, and all immortals will come to pay homage!"

"Disrespecting heaven and earth, not worshipping ghosts and gods, only honoring one's own way, seeking only transcendence!"

His words were forceful, incorporating his own understanding, and carrying a resolute air.

A hint of admiration flashed in the eyes of the Tongtian Sect Leader.

This child not only possesses extraordinary cultivation skills, but also excellent temperament and comprehension.

"good."

He nodded slowly.

"Now that you understand this principle, from this day forward, you will be a disciple of my Jie Sect."

As soon as he finished speaking, the Master of the Heavens pointed his fingers like a sword and pointed it in mid-air.

A beam of clear, ethereal light shot from his fingertips and entered Kong Xuan's brow.

"This is the Shangqing Gongfa, the fundamental Gongfa of our Jie Sect."

"I hope you will carefully contemplate this and not waste this opportunity."

Kong Xuan was shaken, feeling countless profound Dao techniques and insights into the Great Dao flooding into his soul.

Its profoundness and vastness far surpass the heritage of his Phoenix Clan!

He was shocked, but also overjoyed.

The sage personally transmitted the Great Way!

Truly extraordinary!

He immediately composed himself and respectfully bowed in gratitude:

"Kong Xuan thanks Master for imparting the Dao!"

at the same time.

In Xuan Du's mind, the long-awaited system notification finally rang out crisply!

[Ding! A being with a top-tier or higher background rating (Kong Xuan) has successfully joined the Jie Sect!]

[Specific task completed!]

[Reward: Successfully unlocked the total feedback feature!]

[Current Functions: Total Cultivation Feedback (Continuous), Total Footprint Feedback (Continuous)]

[Initiating real-time calculation of the total number of disciples of the Jie Sect... Calculation in progress...]

Xuan Du was overjoyed!

It worked!

It's finally unlocked!

Once the calculations are complete, you can improve your foundation.

With the cultivation level reported by Kong Xuan, I will be able to break through to the Hunyuan Golden Immortal realm.

Xuan Du took a deep breath, suppressing his turbulent emotions, and his gaze became even more resolute.

The Tongtian Sect Leader sat high on his cloud bed, taking in the expressions of everyone in the hall.

Duobao's composure, Bixiao's curiosity, and Kongxuan's respect and insight.

And... Xuan Du's fleeting excitement and determination.

His gaze lingered on Xuandu for a moment longer, and he understood.

This child indeed harbors a great secret.

However, he still didn't point it out.

As long as one's heart is aligned with the Jie Sect, some secrets can actually be opportunities.

"Duobao".

The Tongtian Sect Leader spoke.

"Disciple is here," Daoist Duobao replied with a bow.

"After Kong Xuan entered the sect, he became a personal disciple and set up a separate cave on Jin'ao Island to cultivate in peace."

"Yes, Master."

A personally taught disciple!

Her status was directly on par with that of Duobao Daoren and Wudang Shengmu.

This shows how much the Tongtian Sect Leader valued Kong Xuan.

Kong Xuan thanked the emperor again.

With the arrangements made, the Tongtian Sect Leader said no more, his figure slowly disappearing, merging with the Daoist aura of Biyou Palace.

With the sage gone, the pressure inside the hall eased dramatically.

Daoist Duobao looked at Kong Xuan and smiled:

Congratulations, Junior Brother Kong Xuan.

Bixiao also said with a grin:

Congratulations, Senior Brother Kong Xuan!

Kong Xuan returned the greetings one by one, adopting a much more humble posture.

Now that you've entered this gate, you should abide by these rules.

Daoist Duobao then looked at Xuandu, his gaze deep and profound:

"Junior Brother Xuandu, you deserve immense credit for introducing Junior Brother Kong Xuan to the sect."

Xuandu quickly replied humbly:

"Senior Brother, you flatter me. This is Senior Brother Kong Xuan's own destiny, and I merely happened to be there."

Duobao remained noncommittal, only giving him a deep look.

"You two have only recently joined the sect, so you should diligently cultivate yourselves and solidify your spiritual realm."

"If you have any questions, feel free to ask me or consult your fellow disciples."

"We will follow your teachings, Senior Brother," Xuandu and Kong Xuan replied in unison.

Subsequently, Daoist Duobao personally arranged matters concerning Kong Xuan's cave dwelling, and Bixiao followed along out of curiosity.

Xuandu then took his leave and returned to his cave.

As the system just indicated, the total heel-to-toe ratio has been calculated.