Dugu Aotian continued to stroll leisurely through Yaochi with Liu Yiyi.
After a battle made him famous, Dugu Aotian ranked forty-ninth on the Qilin Ranking, and now no one dared to underestimate him, nor did anyone think that Dugu Aotian was unworthy of the Yaochi Holy Maiden.
Currently ranked forty-ninth on the Qilin Ranking, it did not mean that Dugu Aotian would always remain in the forty-ninth place; there was still room for improvement.
The candidates for the Holy Son of Yaochi Holy Land were all disheartened and crestfallen.
Even Zhu Tianze, the Holy Son of Yaochi, had not reached the top fifty in his highest historical ranking, let alone these candidates for Holy Son, who were ranked beyond two to three hundred.
They had no hope of competing with Dugu Aotian for Liu Yiyi.
In the presence of true geniuses, they actually felt somewhat inferior.
As various Holy Lands, prestigious families, and sects arrived, the Grand Assembly of Yaochi officially commenced.
A plain-colored flag flew out from the fairy palace on the central island of Yaochi, and for a moment, Yaochi Holy Land was shrouded in miraculous signs; the heavens and earth shone brightly, all evils retreated, all laws were impervious to harm, and a fragrant aroma wafted through Yaochi, with gentle breezes causing ripples on the water’s surface.
At that moment, the many cultivators visiting Yaochi felt as if they were being caressed by a spring breeze; their spirits were instantly lifted, and their hearts calmed down.
Everyone instinctively looked up at the plain-colored flag in the sky above Yaochi, secretly astonished.
This magical artifact protected the Yaochi Holy Land, creating an invisible barrier, forming seas of clouds, stabilizing the mind, and even the mighty Immortal Emperors were unable to escape its influence.
Lin Xuantong stated, “This is one of the treasured artifacts of Yaochi, the Plain-colored Cloud Realm Banner, which suppresses the Qi Destiny of Yaochi. With the Holy Mother of Yaochi holding the Plain-colored Cloud Realm Banner, she is invincible in this domain.”
Invincible?
If it were someone else, Lu Changsheng might not have believed it, but since Lin Xuantong himself admitted that the Holy Mother was an invincible presence in Yaochi, then it must be true.
The Holy Mother of Yaochi was indeed formidable, which was why the major powers of the Immortal Realm paid respect to her. Even the Primordial Saint Lord came in person to wish the Holy Mother longevity, and the Ancient Feng Family even sent their number one genius of the younger generation, Feng Mu, leading the group, to present congratulatory gifts to the Holy Mother.
Lin Qingzhi stood beside Lu Changsheng, looking up at the Plain-colored Cloud Realm Banner hovering in the air above, feeling the terrifying pressure: “Master, that artifact has surpassed the category of Emperor Soldiers.”
“It must be a Dao Artifact.”
Lu Changsheng saw records of it in the Scripture Pavilion of Mount Taihua.
Dao Artifacts are the magical treasures of Great Experts, signifying their achievement of the Dao, possessing endless magical power, and their might far surpassing that of Emperor Soldiers.
The Plain-colored Cloud Realm Banner, according to legend, was the Dao Artifact of the Ancient Great Power who established the Yaochi Holy Land.
After the Ancient Great Power fell, this Dao Artifact was passed down, becoming the treasured relic that defended the Yaochi Holy Land.
With the Holy Mother of Yaochi wielding the Plain-colored Cloud Realm Banner, she bore an invincible presence in Yaochi, and no one dared to cause trouble.
Before the start of the Grand Assembly of Yaochi, the Holy Mother of Yaochi sacrificed the Plain-colored Cloud Realm Banner to stabilize Yaochi. Clearly, she wanted to ensure that the Grand Assembly went without any unforeseen incidents and, on another level, to demonstrate the strength of the Yaochi Holy Land to the outside world.
The Yaochi Holy Land had previously suffered losses of many high-ranking experts in the Demon Realm, including the fall of Ancestor-level Great Experts. The Holy Mother had no choice but to continue presiding over the Yaochi Holy Land to deter others from coveting it, showing its strength from time to time.
As long as the Holy Mother of Yaochi remained alive, no one else should even think about targeting Yaochi.
“Please take your seats, distinguished guests.”
Yaochi’s Right Envoy, Feng Qing’er, signaled to the arriving cultivators to be seated.
The disciples of Yaochi served up rare delicacies and Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, presenting a dazzling array.
The three-thousand, six-thousand, nine-thousand-year-old Pan Peaches, which were priceless treasures outside, were everywhere, for the guests to enjoy at will.
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Even the thirty-thousand-year-old Pan Peaches were abundantly available.
The ninety-thousand-year-old Red-patterned Pan Peaches were a bit less in quantity, but Holy Sons, Holy Maidens, candidates for Holy Sons and Holy Maidens, as well as geniuses from prestigious families such as Feng Mu and Feng Chen, Ancestors like those from the Han Family, all received a share.
In front of characters like the Saint Lord of Mount Taihua, the Primordial Saint Lord, Chongxu Daoist, and Linglan Fairy, there were even the Great Dao Immortal Peaches that took three million years to bloom, three million years to fruit, and three million years to ripen.
One Great Dao Immortal Peach could prolong life by nine million years, and the seed within it contained the Great Dao Laws.
For a Daluo Golden Immortal whose lifespan was only a million years, the Great Dao Immortal Peach could extend their lifespan by nine times, virtually guaranteeing advancement into the Quasi-Emperor realm, and with high probability, into the Immortal Emperor Realm.
Those who could cultivate to the Daluo Golden Immortal Realm weren’t lacking in talent; with nine times the lifespan that meant nine times the cultivation time. Eating the seed would also allow them to comprehend the Great Dao Laws. If they still couldn’t become Immortal Emperors after that, it would truly be too disgraceful.
To the Daluo Golden Immortals, the Great Dao Immortal Peach was simply the elixir of life and immortality.
The Great Dao Immortal Peach was also significantly beneficial to Immortal Emperors; no Immortal Emperor would refuse an additional nine million years of lifespan, along with a deeper understanding of the Great Dao.
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Lin Xuantong, as the Saint Lord of Mount Taihua, was allotted a Great Dao Immortal Peach.
Liu Yue’er, a direct disciple of the Yaochi Saint Mother, also received a Great Dao Immortal Peach.
“Great Dao Immortal Peach, when I was marrying your teacher’s mother, the Yaochi Saint Mother had already bestowed one upon me. Eating another would be of minimal effect. This Great Dao Immortal Peach is for you.”
Lin Xuantong gave the Great Dao Immortal Peach he received to Lu Changsheng.
Liu Yue’er then gave her share to Lin Qinghan, “Mother, while cultivating with the Saint Mother, had already consumed a Great Dao Immortal Peach.”
Lu Changsheng and Lin Qinghan each received an extremely rare Great Dao Immortal Peach.
“Thank you, Master.”
Lu Changsheng took the Great Dao Immortal Peach, the size of a fist, the fragrance wafting into his nostrils, making his pores relax, as if ascending to the realm of immortals.
Even just by smelling it, one could extend one’s life.
“The Saint Son and Saint Daughter of Mount Taihua are truly fortunate, to actually have been allotted a Great Dao Immortal Peach.”
The other holy lands and cultivator clans that did not receive a Great Dao Immortal Peach could not help but cast envious glances, swallowing their saliva unconsciously.
This was a Great Dao Immortal Peach unique to the Yaochi Holy Land, never casually circulated outside. If it weren’t for the Yaochi conference, then the people would have had no chance to catch a glimpse of the Great Dao Immortal Peach in its true form.
As for the taste of the Great Dao Immortal Peach, only those who have eaten it would know of its flavor.
Lu Qinglian and Ning Qianqian, two gluttons, stood beside Lu Changsheng eagerly eyeing the Great Dao Immortal Peach their master obtained, itching to have a bite.
Just from the fragrance of the Great Dao Immortal Peach alone, one knew it was a delicacy of the human world.
The effect of the Great Dao Immortal Peach did not concern them much.
Lu Changsheng had no desire to squander such a precious item and have his two disciples gobble it up in one bite.
He decided to save the Great Dao Immortal Peach for later use in disciple apprenticeship, perhaps the Disciple Apprenticeship Simulator might even grant a reward.
Lu Changsheng put away the Great Dao Immortal Peach.
Lin Xuantong thought that Lu Changsheng was reluctant to eat such a rare treasure and let him put away the Great Dao Immortal Peach.
After all, Lu Changsheng was still early in his cultivation; far from his end of days, perhaps he would not need the Great Dao Immortal Peach.
“Yaochi Saint Mother has arrived!”
Celestial Maidens Scatter Flowers, celestial music played, and a woman of graceful poise appeared in the main seat; her presence was exceedingly powerful.
Many cultivators stood up to offer their birthday felicitations, “We congratulate the Yaochi Saint Mother, may she share longevity with heaven and earth, and shine as bright as the sun and moon.”
“Fellow cultivators have traveled from afar; if there is any lack of hospitality in our Yaochi Holy Land, we hope for your forgiveness. Today, as many talents gather here, it’s a good opportunity to discuss the Great Dao together,” said the Yaochi Saint Mother in a calm tone, revealing no ripple of emotion.
Hearing that the Yaochi Saint Mother was to speak on the Dao, everyone was overjoyed.
At this Yaochi conference, not only could they partake of the life-extending pan peaches and other Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, but they could also listen to the Yaochi Saint Mother’s discourse on the Dao—an outright gain!
The Yaochi Saint Mother was the esteemed daughter of heaven of her era, having cultivated for eighty million years, her cultivation unfathomable. Listening to her discourse on the Dao was an extremely rare opportunity, worth its weight in gold.
Perhaps some would have an epiphany along the way and suddenly comprehend the Path.
“Our juniors from Mount Taihua have prepared a humble gift for the Saint Mother, as a wish for her radiance to match the sun and moon, and her longevity to mirror the pines and cranes.”
Lin Xuantong, along with the people of the Mount Taihua Holy Land, presented the birthday gift, gesturing to Lu Changsheng and Lin Qinghan.
“We wish the Saint Mother happiness and prosperity, and infinite longevity.”
Lu Changsheng brought out a jade box, opened it, and inside, there were eighteen grade Origin Dao Fruits.
“Hiss…”
The crowd shuddered.
Is the Saint Son of Mount Taihua so wealthy?
The Origin Dao Fruit he brought out was as valuable as the Great Dao Immortal Peach!
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