Chapter 20: Three-Life Daoist and Primordial Dao Ancestor

"If you die because of this, I guarantee you will be reborn into my Shaoyan clan, and I will take you as my disciple." Profound Mystery Ancestor looked at Shaoyan Xuan. "Xuan'er, opportunities are rare; you must seize them!"

Shaoyan Xuan felt Profound Mystery Ancestor's longing and understood the weight of the burden.

"If you succeed, you too can become a powerhouse like His Majesty the Emperor." Profound Mystery Ancestor said with hope.

Shaoyan Xuan nodded heavily.

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"You have reincarnated nine times to transcend tribulation and become a celestial immortal. Becoming a celestial immortal is far too difficult; the path ahead of you is almost a dead end, girl. If you can become a disciple of Primordial Dao Ancestor, why fear not becoming a celestial immortal?"

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"Jiu'er, you absolutely have the strength to contend for the top three in this Immortal Destiny Gathering. Although our Cangwu clan can stand at the pinnacle of the Great Xia Dynasty, we have reached our limit. The Great Xia royal clan will never give our Cangwu clan a chance. Unless a Pure Yang True Immortal appears among us. But that is too difficult... And now you have such an opportunity! You must seize it!"

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Every major tribe, sect, and school was speaking to their own people.

If before this group of celestial immortals had been very relaxed and carefree, now that they knew 'Primordial Dao Ancestor wants to take disciples,' each and every one of them was disregarding everything. They even hated... why they hadn't personally taught before! If they had personally taught, the young geniuses on their side would probably be even stronger.

Unfortunately, they had never taken so-called geniuses seriously before, after all, there were too many geniuses. Now it was too late for regrets.

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Ji Ning and Yu Wei were close together, even holding each other's hands, their eye contact making Wei Chi Xiyue and the Ragged Daoist a bit uncomfortable.

"Junior apprentice-brother, junior apprentice-sister, you two?" The Ragged Daoist blinked.

"You just found out?" Wei Chi Xiyue teased with a smile.

Ji Ning and Yu Wei exchanged a smile.

Having gone through life-and-death trials together for nearly a year, the two had long been of one mind.

"Haha, congratulations, congratulations. Our Black-White College disciples participating in this Immortal Destiny Gathering have produced a pair of Dao companions—this is a beautiful tale." The Ragged Daoist laughed.

"Ragged Daoist, Ji Ning, don't be too relaxed." Wei Chi Xiyue quickly said, "Didn't you hear that the top three of the Immortal Destiny Gathering have a chance to be taken as disciples by Primordial Dao Ancestor? This is an opportunity to rise in one step. Primordial Dao Ancestor is a true overlord of the Three Realms, an existence who has grasped the Heavenly Dao."

"Mm! Such an opportunity must be fought for." The Ragged Daoist nodded.

Ji Ning also nodded, and at the same time asked in his heart: "Senior, if I become a disciple of Primordial Dao Ancestor, will he recognize 'Starseizing Hand' and deduce my relationship with Three-Life Daoist? Will there be trouble?"

Suddenly a voice sounded in his mind: "Ji Ning, don't worry. Primordial Dao Ancestor is a Chaos True God, born together with my master in Chaos. They once roamed together through life and death, with deep friendship. Although not among my master's closest friends, their relationship is still good. Even if he knows your relationship with my master, he won't harm you. Someone of Primordial Dao Ancestor's status would not stoop to dealing with you."

"Chaos True God, roaming through life and death?" Ji Ning was puzzled. "My master Three-Life Daoist is a great power of the Three Realms, and Primordial Dao Ancestor is also a great power of the Three Realms. Do they need to roam through life and death?"

"I'm not too clear about this. I only know that there are indeed some terrible dangers in the Three Realms. My master and other Chaos True Gods also fought together side by side. Their bond is extremely strong; some are close friends with my master who would entrust each other with their lives." The yellow-furred bear transmitted. "Rest assured, Chaos True Gods are very united."

"Moreover, the 'Primordial Heaven Diagram' you cultivate was created by Primordial Dao Ancestor." The yellow-furred bear transmitted with emotion. "Countless ages have passed, and Primordial Dao Ancestor has grasped the Heavenly Dao and become a Dao Ancestor. If my master were still alive, perhaps he too would have grasped the Heavenly Dao."

"Primordial Dao Ancestor has a very good temper, well-known among the Chaos True Gods. If you can become his disciple, you might learn news of my master from him." The yellow-furred bear had always wanted to know whether Three-Life Daoist was alive or dead.

"Then I'll charge into the top three, even seize first place, and try my best to make Primordial Dao Ancestor choose me as his disciple." Ji Ning transmitted.

"Mm." The yellow-furred bear also looked forward to it.

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King Yan suddenly turned to look at the Ragged Daoist and transmitted: "Little Ragged, do you also want to become a disciple of Primordial Dao Ancestor?"

"Naturally, I have to give it my all." The Ragged Daoist was puzzled. "How can I miss such an opportunity? If I miss it, I'm afraid I'll never have another chance like this in my lifetime."

"Where did you learn your Black Tortoise Grand Divine Ability?" King Yan asked.

The chubby Ragged Daoist smiled. He knew that once he used it, it would definitely be exposed, after all, the Black Tortoise Grand Divine Ability was too easy to recognize. He immediately transmitted with a smile: "Your Highness, I got lucky with this Black Tortoise Grand Divine Ability. While roaming outside, I entered a cave dwelling and received the inheritance, learning this grand divine ability."

"Oh." King Yan suddenly understood.

He realized that the Ragged Daoist probably didn't know... that his master was Black Tortoise Grand Emperor!

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In the main hall of the Heavenly芒 Hall, the immortals chatted and laughed, while also paying attention to the battles taking place within the sealing formation on the clouds outside the hall.

The first round of battles was underway.

The first match: Cangwu Jiu versus Qi Long. This battle was exceptionally fierce; both were Fiendgod Body Refiners. Qi Long eventually had to admit defeat when his divine power was nearly exhausted, though his eyes were clearly full of unwillingness. The celestial immortal ancestor of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect in the main hall shook his head and sighed with regret upon seeing this—the opportunity was lost.

The second match: Wood Transmission Daoist versus Zhuanshui Qi. Zhuanshui Qi immediately used a forbidden technique to fight desperately, but Wood Transmission Daoist showed mercy, severely injuring Zhuanshui Qi at a critical moment without taking his life. Zhuanshui Qi then helplessly admitted defeat.

Every match was clearly a desperate struggle.

"Who can resist the temptation of becoming a Dao Ancestor's disciple?" Lü Dongbin shook his head and sighed, tilting his head to drink a cup of wine. "But who among them knows that even if they become a Dao Ancestor's disciple, they are only a disciple? The master leads you in, but cultivation depends on yourself. The great powers of the Three Realms... each one achieves through their own efforts."

"You, Lü Dongbin, speak without feeling the strain. Behind you are two Dao Ancestors, and even more Dao Ancestors who guide you. And you sigh here." The Northern Earth Immortal Elder said with displeasure. "Even I can't stand it."

"You're jealous." Lü Dongbin glanced at the Northern Earth Immortal Elder.

"Jealous my ass. I am also a Pure Yang True Immortal. If you have the ability to become a Dao Ancestor, I will naturally admire you, even come to your door obediently to listen to your lectures and treat you with the courtesy of a master." The Northern Earth Immortal Elder said.

"You shameless old fellow. If I really become a Dao Ancestor... whether I'm willing to lecture you depends on my mood." As soon as Lü Dongbin said this, he felt it was too big a statement; after all, becoming a Dao Ancestor was not so easy. He hadn't even grasped the Heavenly Dao yet. He pointed outside and said, "Look, the disciple of Black Tortoise Grand Emperor has also taken the stage."

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Sixth match: Ragged Daoist versus Cloud Serenity Daoist.

Cloud Serenity Daoist was indeed a peerless beauty, but the gap in strength with the Ragged Daoist was not small. The Ragged Daoist mercifully spared her life, and she admitted defeat and left.

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The Great Xia Emperor sat high in the hall, looking down and said calmly: "Forty-first match: Ji Ning of Black-White College versus Zhu Xiang of Red Lotus Sect!"

The voice echoed not only in the hall but also in the imperial city square, carrying the emperor's majestic tone.

The teams from the three thousand six hundred commanderies and the four seas all looked up at the sky, where a huge water mirror displayed the battles within the sealing formation on the clouds.

"Junior apprentice-brother, you must be careful." In the hall, the Ragged Daoist laughed. "This Zhu Xiang of Red Lotus Sect is a Fiendgod Body Refiner. Fiendgod Body Refiners are the most troublesome. The Cloud Serenity Daoist I just faced was a Qi Refiner, which was easier."

"Ji Ning, be careful." Yu Wei also looked at Ji Ning.

"Don't worry, I'm aiming for first place." Ji Ning immediately stood up and walked outside.

At the same time, a young man sitting cross-legged behind another celestial immortal ancestor also stood up and walked outside. This young man appeared unrestrained, as if he had never woken up, but he was the first holy son of the super sect 'Red Lotus Sect'. His strength was indeed extraordinary; little was known about him before, and he only became famous during this Immortal Destiny Gathering.

"He's out, he's out!" Mu Zishuo looked up excitedly. "Look, Senior Apprentice-Brother Ji Ning is out."

"Brother Ji Ning's strength is formidable. This Zhu Xiang of Red Lotus Sect is no match at all. Brother Ji Ning is going for first place." Beishan Baiwei also watched excitedly, happy to see his good brother rising higher on the path of immortality.

"Good! Our Black-White College will become famous in one fell swoop, famous in one fell swoop!" The Five Madness Immortal was in high spirits, extremely excited.

"Master." Xiaoqing's eyes also shone.

The Whitewater Marsh looked up, his heart surging: "Big brother, if you were still alive, how wonderful it would be to see Ji Ning shine so brightly at the Great Xia Dynasty's Immortal Destiny Gathering."

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On the clouds, within the sealing formation.

Ji Ning and Zhu Xiang of Red Lotus Sect both appeared inside the sealing formation. Zhu Xiang was dressed very casually, his Dao robe hanging loosely, even exposing most of his chest. He looked at Ji Ning as if half-asleep and said softly with a sigh: "I didn't expect to run into you in the first match. I heard you're one of the most troublesome people in this Immortal Destiny Gathering. In the Brightmoon Water Diagram, I moved with my sect brothers, and no one forced me to use my ultimate move. But who would have thought that now, in the first match, I have to use it. To lose to my ultimate move is your luck."

"Zhu Xiang." Ji Ning spoke. "Do you know what you are in my eyes?"

"What?" Zhu Xiang said flippantly with a smile. "A pile of shit? An ant? A giant dragon? Or?"

"No, in my eyes, you are an Immortal-grade magic treasure." Ji Ning smiled.

Boom.

As soon as he finished speaking, Ji Ning shook his body, instantly becoming eighteen zhang tall, manifesting three heads and six arms, with six immortal swords appearing in his hands. An endless, terrifying aura immediately spread.

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