"Hehe, Brother Daoxuan, it's been many years since we last met—you look even more impressive than before!"

At this moment, Yun Yilan, clad in red and all smiles, strode forward. Following behind him were Shangguan Ce, Lu Shun, and a group of Incense Valley Elders and disciples. There were nearly eighty people at a glance.

A series of soft gasps immediately arose from the crowd. All eyes converged on Yun Yilan. As the Master of Incense Valley, Yun Yilan was also an influential figure who had been renowned in the righteous path throughout the world for many years.

"Amitabha, this humble monk greets Immortal Daoxuan!"

A Buddhist chant sounded as Master Puhong, the Abbot of Tianyin Temple, along with Monk Pukong, Monk Pude, and the Tianyin Temple disciples, came forth.

"It's Monk Puhong!"

"Monk Pukong and Monk Pude have also arrived!"

"It's truly a rare occasion in a hundred years to see the eminent figures of the three great righteous Sects gather! Even if we don't see an Immortal, this trip has not been in vain!"

"Nonsense! If Immortal Daoxuan said there's an Immortal, there must be an Immortal!"

Countless unaffiliated cultivators and cultivators from minor Sects became excited, as if they had encountered their idols, their eyes brimming with excitement.

"Valley Master Yun, Master Puhong, welcome to Qingyun. It's been many years since we last met, and your Cultivation Levels have improved remarkably. Congratulations."

Immortal Daoxuan greeted Yun Yilan and Master Puhong with a faint smile.

"Brother Daoxuan, I heard you've encountered an Immortal. May I ask which Immortal it is?" Yun Yilan couldn't wait to ask.

As he spoke, all gazes fixed on him. Wan Renwang, Jade Sun Child, Poison God, the Three Wonderful Fairy, and other Demon Sect powerhouses also pricked up their ears. This question was what everyone present cared most about.

Feeling the numerous fervent and skeptical gazes, Daoxuan smiled faintly and pointed to the statue at the center of the Cloud Sea Square, saying, "The Immortal I spoke of is the great God of Hongmeng. The God of Hongmeng is an Immortal True God who transcends time, life, death, and Reincarnation; He is boundlessly loving and great. As long as one believes in the Upper God, one can receive divine blessings from the Upper God."

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd erupted.

"Is there really such an Immortal God?"

"Divine blessings just for believing? How is that possible?"

"Qingyun Gate has worshipped Ancestor San Qing for thousands of years. Why haven't they received any divine blessings?"

Changsheng Hall Jade Sun Child sneered, his face full of disdain. In his view, the God of Hongmeng that Daoxuan spoke of was just like Ancestor San Qing—a false god, fabricated by mortals, not a True God.

This God of Hongmeng must be different from Ancestor San Qing, right? Otherwise, why would Daoxuan invite cultivators from all over the world to witness this? Is he just trying to embarrass Qingyun Gate?

Poison God was somewhat puzzled. In his opinion, the God of Hongmeng might not be as powerful as Daoxuan described, but there had to be something extraordinary about it. Otherwise, Daoxuan's actions today couldn't be explained.

"Let's just wait and see. The outcome will be revealed soon," Wan Renwang said indifferently, remaining composed.

Sure enough, Yun Yilan voiced the question on everyone's mind, "Brother Daoxuan, does one truly receive divine blessings by believing in the God of Hongmeng? I wonder what kind of divine blessings Brother Daoxuan has received? Could you enlighten us, so that we may also broaden our horizons?"

At his words, all eyes snapped to Daoxuan.

Daoxuan showed no sign of intimidation. The aura of his Taqing State Cultivation Level emanated from him as he announced loudly, "By My God's grace, my Cultivation Level has advanced further, allowing me to ascend to the Taqing State!"

"What? Taqing State!"

"Daoxuan has actually advanced to the Taqing State!"

"Damn it!"

Poison God, Jade Sun Child, and the others were shocked and furious. They knew that their own Cultivation Levels were, at best, equivalent to the peak of the Shangqing State, with some not even having reached that peak. Yet Daoxuan had broken through before them.

Wan Renwang said with a grave voice, "Daoxuan has advanced to the Taqing State, and his strength has greatly increased. In my opinion, this offering to the god is a sham; his true intention is to display his power to the world!" He had already completely discarded any thoughts of causing trouble. With their current strength, they wouldn't stand a chance here at Qingyun Gate.

"What Ghost King says makes sense," Poison God nodded. "Daoxuan has orchestrated all this likely to flex Qingyun Gate's muscle and elevate its prestige." This explanation seems the most plausible.

"Congratulations, Brother Daoxuan, on advancing to the Taqing State! Truly a joyous occasion!" Yun Yilan offered, though his congratulations were insincere.

He's just showing off! he thought, deeply irritated, though he shared the same assessment as Wan Renwang and the others. But indeed, my own strength still falls short. The Incense Jade Book of our Incense Valley requires one to reach the Jade Sun Realm in Cultivation before it can compare with the Taqing State of Qingyun Gate's Tai Chi Xuanqing Road. And I'm not quite there yet.

Master Puhong also offered his congratulations.

Daoxuan smiled and nodded, then said, "I know everyone is very curious about what sort of existence the God of Hongmeng is. That is why I invited you all here today to witness the sacred ceremony of offering to the Upper God. Later, if you join us in prayer and believe in the Upper God, after the Upper God manifests His divinity, all believers will receive divine blessings! Now, the Messenger of the Upper God, Lin Jingyu, will preside over the offering ceremony!"

An uproar swept through the crowd. Everyone was astounded, their faces etched with shock.

"Lin Jingyu?"

"Who is Lin Jingyu?"

"He's Lin Jingyu? Cang Song's disciple, the current Dragon Head Peak Master?"

"So he's the Messenger of a Divine Spirit! No wonder he walked side by side with Immortal Daoxuan!"

"So that's it!"

Many cultivators who were previously puzzled now understood why Lin Jingyu could stand alongside Immortal Daoxuan—he was the Messenger of a Divine Spirit.

However, after the initial surprise, the crowd didn't dwell on it too much, their eyes merely filled with intense envy and jealousy. Lin Jingyu looks so young, and his Cultivation Level isn't high, yet he can stand on par with Immortal Daoxuan. This must be the peak of his life!

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